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Who Cares Wins: Reasons for Optimism in Our Changing World by Lily Cole

xln98's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5* stars

philippakmoore's review against another edition

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4.0

If you only read one more book in 2020, make it this one. Who Cares Wins is a thought-provoking, optimistic book about how every one of us has the power to help create a better world - from climate change and sustainability, to social justice. We can all have a positive impact and help change things, just from making different, more conscious decisions in our daily lives.

An invitation to all of us to reflect and do our part to make a better world, Who Cares Wins is an engaging read and a positive and solution-oriented consideration of how we negotiate a dark and uncertain future with hope and humility.

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

aileend's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective

3.0

lumcarmen's review against another edition

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2.0

Although the author has demonstrated she is extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter, the premise of the book is unclear and disjointed. There are too many moving parts and she flits from one subject to the next. It's more like diary entries or a series of very short essays. I found myself skimming through most of it due to the incongruity.

She quotes from many important works and having read many of them I didn't learn that much new information. Since climate change and sustainability is such a broad subject, I find books that focus on one facet of the problem are more worthwhile. Though if you're new to the topic, this may be a good start to see which aspect you're most interested in!

alexamikus's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

anothersarah's review against another edition

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4.5

Particularly enjoyed the 'Hack the Planet' chapter- amazing to find out what is being discussed. Overall, I really enjoyed the way Cole's optimism came from a place of innovative ideas, not the lack of balanced, honest analysis of the state of the world. I whole heartedly recommend this book, without reservation!

lucy_gibson's review against another edition

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challenging reflective medium-paced

4.0

ladyreading365's review against another edition

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3.0

A good book that makes you think about how our lives and the way we choose to live them effects the planet. It looks indepth into our carbon footprint. I enjoyed it

r0binflower's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

mariavdbecke's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring

4.0