A review by lovelymisanthrope
Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism by Aja Barber

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I absolutely adored this novel, and I definitely think everyone should read it! I did listen to it as an audiobook, and it was narrated by the author, which was a pleasant surprise, and made the topics discussed all the more impactful. 
This book explores an array of topics surrounding consumerism, but what I was most interested to read about was the fast fashion industry and its negative impact on the world. Aja discusses her own journey to becoming involved in journalism and fashion, and how she personally stands her ground and built her career with integrity and morals. Along with her personal anecdotes, Aja has done her research and she discusses the negative implications of fast fashion as a whole, and how these companies are destroying the entire world. She also offers some great ideas to get started in becoming a more enlightened and mindful consumer who minimizes their negative impact. She provides some self quizzes that allow the reader to really reflect on their choices.
This book was well-researched, well-written, thoughtful, and very enlightening to read. 
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