“A thought provoking book. The standard sentiment is the lack of influence any of us have on our political system. However, we live in a capitalistic society. Perhaps we have more influence than we think. We vote every day with our dollars. What if we switched our vote from a straight "big box" ticket, to a "little guy down the road ticket"? McKibben lays out the reasons our current system is destined to fail and how we as individuals can fix it, finding some of that satisfaction and fulfillment we desperately seek in yet another shopping spree down at Wal-Mart.
This book is an easy read while still engaging the brain. It is riddled with great lines that I find myself reading aloud to my poor husband. IT will change the way you look at your buying habits. Everything from the oranges on the table to the roof over your head and how you power it can be background things or items to think seriously about.”
Sarah J wrote this review Monday, March 10 2008.
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