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roodiereads's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Mentions like 2 women and one is his wife and the other is like a caricature. But fantastic otherwise.
apetruce's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't read allll this, but there are some great gems in his essays.
melissasarahrobinson's review against another edition
5.0
I love Bill McKibben. He's awesome on his own, but when I discovered he knew (and got arrested with) Granny D, it sealed the deal!
yarnylibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read, the kind of collection that gives you lots to think about. I kept saying to those around me "hey, did you know that..." Bill McKibben is a thoughtful person and I always feel more thoughtful when I read him. This is a great overview of his writing career. I recommend it!
mrpink44's review against another edition
4.0
My ranking system is 3 stars = worth a read; 4 stars = I would/will read it again; and 5 stars = a classic to be read by future generations.
Although I will probably not read this book in its entirity again, it is worth a read and there are several articles I would like to re-read. This is a collection of articles from the early 1980s to around 2006. They deal with a range of topics from enviornmental issues to the death of his day (which is one of the best stories - I couldn't put that article down). There is a section on religion which some of I could do without, but a few of the pieces were excellent - his thoughts on a country founded on Christian morals, but refusing to be taxed to help the needy is a great read.
McKibben brings to light a number of issues in a manner which is making me re-think my stance and philosphy on life. I will definitely be reading more of his work in the future!
Although I will probably not read this book in its entirity again, it is worth a read and there are several articles I would like to re-read. This is a collection of articles from the early 1980s to around 2006. They deal with a range of topics from enviornmental issues to the death of his day (which is one of the best stories - I couldn't put that article down). There is a section on religion which some of I could do without, but a few of the pieces were excellent - his thoughts on a country founded on Christian morals, but refusing to be taxed to help the needy is a great read.
McKibben brings to light a number of issues in a manner which is making me re-think my stance and philosphy on life. I will definitely be reading more of his work in the future!
lenni's review against another edition
5.0
Bill McKibben wrote (in a piece in this book actually), "The only way I've ever been able to understand the Holy Spirit is as that force which, out of all the books in the world, puts a particular volume in your hand at a particular time."
And this was that book. Simultaneously inspiring and depressing it outlined the history and future of the environmental movement and its fight against species extinction, consumerism, and global warming. ...or a celebration of species restoration, local foods, and community. Either way, the Holy Spirit was at work.
And this was that book. Simultaneously inspiring and depressing it outlined the history and future of the environmental movement and its fight against species extinction, consumerism, and global warming. ...or a celebration of species restoration, local foods, and community. Either way, the Holy Spirit was at work.
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