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Ms. Most other cultures do not hold wildlife in such high esteem as the financial abundance of America allows us to do. Uliano may be up late at night with online shopping, zookeepers are up late tending to a sick animal, participating in a new birth, or providing round-the-clock care for a youngster abandoned by its mother. The animals in their care are considered to be priceless treasures, and they are physically, emotionally, and mentally better cared for than humans. If Ms. The money raised by zoos is used to promote such causes as education, conservation, and species survival. Uliano's antiquated and uninformed comments regarding the treatment of animals in zoos and theme parks are highly insulting to the tireless efforts of zoological personnel. While Ms.
With poaching, habitat encroachment, and civil wars threatening wildlife all across the globe, Ms. Uliano may not be aware that the "wild" that she so righteously touts is not the safe haven for these creatures that it may once have been. Were it not for these heroes, species like the California condor, the Arabian oryx, and the Giant Panda would not have been brought back from the brink of extinction. Uliano would care to look out from underneath her designer cosmetics and really help preserve the planet, she would not flagrantly attack the very institutions who are working harder towards that goal than she is.
However, she balances this with some less expensive suggestions and make-it-yourself recipes for beauty treatments, cleaning products, etc. I appreciate all the web links and specific product recommendations.
We compost, have rain barrels, and I'm a nearly fanatic recycler. I'm no newbie to green.
Her self-deprecating humor strikes just the right tone for me as I guiltily admit (to myself) that I have avoided looking into my hair dye for fear that I'd have to give up and go gray to be green. What makes Gorgeously Green different from other books I've read on the topic is the practical green advice about beauty, fitness, fashion and other topics that were left out of green in the past.
Author Sophie Uliano has dared to admit that she doesn't want to give up her passion for all things feminine and beautiful on her quest to live an earth-friendly life. My only criticism is that many of the products she recommends are a bit pricey.
I refer to this book at least once a week & will be giving it as a gift to friends on special occasions.
I bought this book a few weeks ago, and ever since then, I have been referring to it nearly each day.The book is eight chapters long with eight 'tips' on how to be more green. There is nothing in this book that is challenging or hard to do, thankfully. The rest of the book focuses on shopping habits, greening your home, food, and as well as eco holidays.
The second and third chapters focus on beauty and makeup as well as exercising - These two chapters are the ones I constantly refer back to. I'm not planning a holiday soon, but when I do, I'll know to make sure it is eco friendly. The first chapter is all about becoming aware of our world, and going green.
The sections on shopping and greening your home have been very helpful to me, as is the food section. Not only does Uliano suggest many different eco makeup brands, but she also has recipes for making your own beauty stuff. The exercise section is terribly good, and I like the fact that it is simple, and clearly costs little.
I have found this book simple and easy to read, and use. And the author's fun style of writing keeps me interested too.I would highly recomend this book to anyone who is interested in going green, beautifully.
This book is, in a word, fatuous. It is more a self help book than a how to manual. It is pedantic and sophomoric, to boot. Don't waste your life on this trite little collection of vacuous, self-congratulatory, drivel.
I love this book. Easy to read and reference everything you neeed to know about being gorgeous and green.
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