I had a chance a while back to get an advance copy of the new book “The Blue Death” by Dr. Robert D. Morris and I have just finished reading through the book. I get a lot of books to review and most of them are not any good, but this one is surely an [...]
If you want an incredible treatise on what could possibly be wrong with the way that most people live, I really recommend Bill McKibben’s book Deep Economy. Discussing how it will be impossible for us to continue our rapid economic expansion the way things are going, McKibben offers an alternative: localized and sustainable communities that [...]
If you have been looking for an uplifting, positive good news summer read, look no further! Sorry, couldn’t resist…this book, “Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America’s Independent Businesses” by Stacy Mitchell is not exactly an easy summer read but rather an infuriating look at how big box stores are [...]
Looking through my bookcase the other day, I realized that I have a ton of books about the environment and being green…which I suppose I should if I am maintaining this website! Anyways, I thought I would pick out 10 of my favorite books that I refer to all the time and list them here [...]
Over the last three months, I have been trying to read one book a week, with my focus on environmental and political issues. Those of you who know me know that I am not a fiction reader; instead I want to read about the companies ruining our environment and about corrupt politicians. Some would say [...]
This week’s book review is a great one and for anyone interested in progressive politics it is worth a read (or 2). I just finished Crashing the Gate: Netroots, Grassroots, and the Rise of People-Powered Politics by Jerome Armstrong and Markos Moulitsas Zuniga. This has got to be one of the best political strategy books [...]
A big thank you to Simple Living America for posting my book review of The Good Life: Back to the Land . They are a great resource for those looking for a simpler life and you should visit their site! Thanks so much! technorati tags:book farm Vermont
