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A review by joolz_reads
The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time by Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen
2.0
God what a disappointment.
I have 3 MAJOR issues with this book though that at some points made my jaw drop in disbelief. I can't believe these things got past the first draft.
1) This book encourages readers to switch out prescription (yes, PRESCRIPTION) medication with 'natural alternatives'. Literal quote from the book: Consider using homeopathic medicines instead of over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals to treat medical conditions. Wow. Just, wow. Please don't stop taking prescriptions for this B/S. This is such a dangerous recommendation and I cannot stress that enough.
2)While it never says that humans should switch to a vegetarian diet, the book says that dog owners should make their dogs try a vegetarian diet. Not only is this a terrible suggestion, it can be dangerous to your pet's health if not approved by a vet. Also it just seems pretty damn hypocritical when you don't suggest that humans (who waste a ton of meat) not switch, but instead their scapegoated pets make an entire lifestyle switch. Good lord.
3)Faux furs. If you're going to write a book about being eco-friendly, the least you could do is research and not recommend something that's long been debunked. Real fur has been proven to be much better for the environment and actually lasts longer than faux fur, which releases microplastics every time they're washed.
Just, be smart, research things. Don't take everything this book says as law.
Oh, bonus note: this book apparently has not a clue that 'Africa' is made up of 54 different countries with their own unique cultures. I swear to god if I have to read "...a person in Africa..." one more time....
I have 3 MAJOR issues with this book though that at some points made my jaw drop in disbelief. I can't believe these things got past the first draft.
1) This book encourages readers to switch out prescription (yes, PRESCRIPTION) medication with 'natural alternatives'. Literal quote from the book: Consider using homeopathic medicines instead of over-the-counter or prescription pharmaceuticals to treat medical conditions. Wow. Just, wow. Please don't stop taking prescriptions for this B/S. This is such a dangerous recommendation and I cannot stress that enough.
2)While it never says that humans should switch to a vegetarian diet, the book says that dog owners should make their dogs try a vegetarian diet. Not only is this a terrible suggestion, it can be dangerous to your pet's health if not approved by a vet. Also it just seems pretty damn hypocritical when you don't suggest that humans (who waste a ton of meat) not switch, but instead their scapegoated pets make an entire lifestyle switch. Good lord.
3)Faux furs. If you're going to write a book about being eco-friendly, the least you could do is research and not recommend something that's long been debunked. Real fur has been proven to be much better for the environment and actually lasts longer than faux fur, which releases microplastics every time they're washed.
Just, be smart, research things. Don't take everything this book says as law.
Oh, bonus note: this book apparently has not a clue that 'Africa' is made up of 54 different countries with their own unique cultures. I swear to god if I have to read "...a person in Africa..." one more time....