Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.5
EAN: 9781416578451
ISBN: 1416578455
Label: Atria
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Atria
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2008-09-23
Publisher: Atria
Studio: Atria

Imagine if your best friend gave you vital information that could protect you and your family, and save you money, and help the planet. Imagine if you were given clear, simple choices, small changes that could have a big impact on your life. And you could still wear leather shoes and deodorant. You'd listen, right?

Well, think of Today show contributor Sloan Barnett as that friend. A mother of three, a dedicated consumer advocate, Sloan gives us a fast, simple, down-toearth primer on the ways our homes are making us sick, and what we can all do to transform them into the safe sanctuaries we want and need them to be.

Sloan exposes the toxic truth behind the household products we use every day -- from laundry detergent to toothpaste to lipstick. She explains how these and other seemingly benign stuff can harm us and our children. She offers an array of alternatives, and inspires us to see that we're never helpless: Every day, we have the power to make better, smarter, safer choices.

Packed with common sense and sass, product picks and practical tips, Green Goes With Everything is for everyone who wants to live a healthier life.

Customer Rating:
Summary: I Thought I Knew
Comment: I thought I knew all about the dangers of plastics until I read[[ASIN:1416578455 Green Goes with Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet]I have learned so much more. Every Home needs a copy and we all must take simple steps to improve the lives of our families. Let's do it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Critical Information For Every Family
Comment: From one mom to another, thank you Sloan! Green Goes With Everything is clear, concise, well researched, and a must read for people concerned about the health of the planet and the health of everyone in the family. From household cleaners to cosmetics, Sloan covers the toxins that so many of us don't realize are in the products we use every day. This book is a wake up call to pay close attention to everything we bring into our homes and to make changes one step at a time. My husband has serious chemical sensitivities and so we've had to be very careful about perfumes, cleaning products, carpets, air fresheners, personal-care products, etc. But even with my heightened awareness, I learned many new things from Sloan that I will immediately implement with my family. I know I will reference her book over and over again for the websites, green companies, and product names she recommends.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sloan keeps the reader engaged in such a way that makes GREEN education full of purpose!
Comment: I confess :)! Books I read need to keep my interest. Sloan has such a fabulous way of writing that adds a bounce of humor throughout the book! She is speaking of serious issues, yet adds a unique flare of personality through her book that makes serious issues not only stick, but challenges the reader to consider healthy alternatives. I love the book and am using it as a resource for my family. Sloan makes it fun and easy to do my part in creating a healthier life and cleaner planet for my precious children and all those in it. This book makes a wonderful gift.

Diane McCracken PA

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent information
Comment: I thought this was an outstanding book. It gives good information on how to go green, giving product references as well. How often do we read books but are left on our own to figure out which products are okay? Having used Shaklee cleaners off and on for 30 years, I understand why she recommends them so highly. I also notice that she doesn't promote every Shaklee product available. Some categories have Shaklee alternatives, but that product line isn't even mentioned, which tells me Sloan Barnett is presenting an objective view. I think this is a book that should be read and shared by all. It may be basic for some, but for many it will be a great start to a new green life.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Eye-opener...shamelessly plugs hubby's company
Comment: This was a good book to realize all of the chemicals that we are exposed to on a daily basis. As a 30-something adult, it may be too 'late' for me, but for my young children this is a great new way of thinking and being more aware of the products I buy. However, I was VERY put-off by the constant mention of her husband's company's products. (her husband is the CEO of shaklee products) It was so frequent at one point, that I completely skipped over sections. Overall, I believe its a good read, but better save your $$ and take it out from the library. Or better yet, just visit her husbands website! *sigh*

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