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39 internautes sur 43 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
Don't let the cute title fool you. This is an important book
I purchased this book from the authors at the Green Living show in Toronto on April 26. I am very glad that I did.
While reading it, I found myself nervously moving off the overstuffed sofa and Scotchgard-saturated dining room chairs while I realized that my now-past love of tuna sushi led to the early symptoms of mercury poisoning.
The chemicals are...
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Science, yes. Conclusions, no.
The problem with this book is the premise. The authors experiment with their own bodies to reach the following tautological conclusion: "if I ingest a chemical, the chemical will be present in me". Wow -- groundbreaking. Do they use this experiment to prove that the chemicals they ingest are in fact harmful? No.
It's an interesting gimmick. It might get some...
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39 internautes sur 43 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
Don't let the cute title fool you. This is an important book, Avril 27 2009
I purchased this book from the authors at the Green Living show in Toronto on April 26. I am very glad that I did.
While reading it, I found myself nervously moving off the overstuffed sofa and Scotchgard-saturated dining room chairs while I realized that my now-past love of tuna sushi led to the early symptoms of mercury poisoning.
The chemicals are everywhere, and this book tells you why. It is written in a jolly, anecdotal style that contrasts with the horrific information inside.
Everyone should read this book. It should be required reading for all politicians.
Buy it and read it often. The first chapter will be a shock, the rest will have your jaw dropping.
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25 internautes sur 28 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
Best Environment Book I've read in years, Mai 25 2009
Not often do I refer to a non-fiction book as a page-turner, particularly a book about the earnest topic of the environment. But Slow Death by Rubber Duck got me hooked immediately. I opened it up to a random page and started reading the part when the authors deliberately attempt to poison themselves in a room full of toxic products while eating a strict diet of mercury-rich tuna. I couldn't book the book down.
It turns out that the shocking absurdity of our chemical life makes for a gripping narrative. Slow Death introduces the reader to the hidden and insidious menu of toxics we breathe, eat and drink everyday, yet the story is told with humour and personal experience, not only by the book's engaging authors, but also through the discoveries and struggles of tenacious scientists and activists we meet along the way.
I should add the book does give the reader hope, but not in the usual obligatory last chapter list of 'things you can do' way. Each chapter is its own compelling chemical journey, including battles won, substances banned, ordinary people making a difference for the health of their kids and their planet. And the practical list of products to avoid (and substitute) is definitely worth a fridge magnet.
Truly, this is the best book from the "science and environment" section I've picked up in years. Highly recommended.
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21 internautes sur 25 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
A must read!, Mai 27 2009
Two years ago my beautiful aunt passed away from lymphoma, around the same time as Wendy Mesley came out with her documentary which asked some very hard questions about sources of cancer, increased rates of cancer, and why cancer research agencies aren't doing more on the prevention side of things.
I have always suspected that her disease (and many other people's as well) was a result of the toxic chemical soup all of us are exposed to every day. This book provides very telling evidence about the ways in which toxic chemicals affect our bodies.
This book is incredibly well written and topical, and provides a fantastic narrative with which to illustrate the ideas we should all be considering. Often books like this leave me feeling disempowered and gloomy - but not here. The authors celebrate the positive changes that have been made and offer practical alternatives for us to integrate into our everyday lives.
As a soon to be mother, it empowers me to consider ways to reduce harmful exposure for my baby, myself, and my whole family.
I highly recommend you read this book!
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8 internautes sur 10 ont trouvé ce commentaire utile :
Wow! I had no idea how pervasive chemicals were in our life, Jui 11 2009
Slow Death by Rubber Duck: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health
While I was aware of, and had followed in the news, the bisphenol A controversy, I had no idea how pervasive chemicals and specifically the petrochemical industry has permeated everything from what we eat to our everyday personal care products. As the book mentions, these chemicals have a greater impact on children because of their smaller size and metabolism and that's disturbing. I've read elsewhere that chemicals in our environment (home, food etc) have possibly been a contributor to the rise in diabetes because specific chemicals affect the hormones in our bodies. This book certainly provides more food for thought in that respect. I only had to look in my own cupboards at food, plastics, additives in shampoos, body creams, and cosmetics to realize I was 'bathing' my own family in these chemicals. The question I came away with was, 'why do we need all these chemicals, all these products?' And since, now use pure glycerin to moisturize and read labels to ensure I'm reducing the infiltration of chemicals in my family's environment. As the author points out, it's impossible to completely rid yourself of them as they've entered our water, soil and air. Nevertheless, you can reduce your own exposure--a real eye opener.
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Science, yes. Conclusions, no., Juil 19 2009
The problem with this book is the premise. The authors experiment with their own bodies to reach the following tautological conclusion: "if I ingest a chemical, the chemical will be present in me". Wow -- groundbreaking. Do they use this experiment to prove that the chemicals they ingest are in fact harmful? No.
It's an interesting gimmick. It might get some people's attention. Will the people it draws in be those that don't already know about the harmful effects of the chemicals in question? Probably not. I hope I'm wrong, because everyone deserves to be informed.
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Go Research, Oct. 30 2009
I enjoyed how clearly and passionately this book was written. It opened my eyes to a lot of carcinogenic threats in our environment and it inspired me to change my habits. I commend the authors for their hard work. We need more of this. I reviewed the book on my blog, (ooopsonline.com). I recomend this book for anyone who wants to keep on living:)
Enjoy
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Remarkably Inspiring!, Jui 4 2009
Although the title of this book had me thinking that it would be one filled with scary, horrifying facts leaving that same feeling of eco-overwhelm, it is a remarkably inspiring book! The bright cover is perfectly symbolic of what's inside...clear content, easy to understand and process and although the facts are harsh and address the chemical soup we all live in, it also shows us that we have control over it, and can easily make a difference.
It is a great read regardless of how much you know. And, what's better is that you'll be inspired to pass it on, making even more of a difference in our world that needs everyone to support each other.
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If you care about your family, yourself or your planet - READ THIS BOOK!, Jui 18 2009
This book was extremely informative and well written, easy to read and very entertaining (yes, I even laughed out loud a bunch of times). I'm no chemist or scientist, just a parent who cares about the health of my family, my self and my planet. This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how toxic our world has become, and how to make some a difference to reducing their level of exposure to toxic substances that (unfortunately) are found in everyday life.
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great service, best price, Sep 27 2009
This book will simply make you aware of a few very commonly used items that are extremely toxic.Most people have no idea, this is a must read,then inform family and friends of these avoidable health risk.
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Great resource!, Aoû 9 2009
Every Canadian should read this book--it's a terrific summary of the chemicals that leach into our body just by using products you use every day--including shampoos and cleaners. More importantly, it explains how you can eliminate or at least limit your expose to these chemicals.
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