The Imperfect Environmentalist: A Practical Guide to Clearing Your Body, Detoxing Your Home, and Saving the Earth (Without Losing Your Mind)

I have already recommended this book to many people. Like others, I want to save the planet, but who has the time to research the latest tips on organic food, environmentally friendly cleaning products, energy efficient appliances, etc., etc. etc. Gilbert recognizes the put-off that a thick, scientific tome presents to the busy but environmentally conscious consumer. Here she has created a very user-friendly, practical guide to current concerns. Divided into ten chapters, each focused on "clean," (clean home, clean transportation, clean parenting), a range of topics is covered, each in a one-page spread presented in three parts, from most basic information to that intended for hard core environmentalists who want the resources to take it further. To make it even more appealing, Gilbert conveys her tips in an intelligent and humorous way. Take the way she begins each chapter with the basics under the heading, "Cut to the Chase Hippie: What is the Least I Need to Know?" Great guide to keep in your kitchen for browsing and reference.

Since the worldwide over population problem is by far the greatest cause of pollution, carbon footprints, and over use of our limited natural resources, I was hoping Sara would go more deeply into this subject. While we are recycling our plastics, the exploding world population is going to destroy our planet. It's been said that while we are focusing on the ants, the elephants are about to run over us. I was hoping she would write a little about increasing our offers of birth control to many countries that have over populated. For the sake of Earth, wouldn't this be the best use of our time and money?Sara barely touched on this subject, as if it wasn't very important. Other than that, I thought it was a good book, and I enjoyed the humor.

I started making my own cleaning supplies years ago, and my friends are always asking me for spray bottles of my cleaners. So this Christmas I ordered a bunch of these books and put them in a reusable sack with a bpa free spray bottle, along with a bottle of liquid castile soap, and different essential oils. What a hit! I love Sara Glbert on the Talk. Her no nonsense but empathetic understanding style has always appealed to me. When I saw she had a book out about the very thing I so enjoy knowing about, I knew it would be for me. I read the book in 2 days. My daughter also read it in 2 days and loved it. it is an easy read and chocked full of info about how the world and our inner spaces are having a negative effect on us and our kids. But most importantly she also goes into easy ways to protect and change these factors in our lives. Great read. Highly recommend.

I just received this book today and can't read it fast enough! I love it! It's short and to the point with tons of wonderful information. Sara, thank you for caring and sharing!! <3. UPDATE ~ Sara's book has given me so many new ways that even I, as a busy mom, can incorporate into our lives. There are webs site to check out, saving me time trying to figure it out on my own and recommended products that make my family safer. MANY of them never even occurred to me that we are being poisoned by the products. Plus her humor is so Sara! My book already has so many notes, post it's and rainbow colored highlights, it's a reference book we'll use for years!

The best part of this book for me was looking for the subject I was interested in at the moment, then reading the "Cut to the Chase" for the two to three sentence telling me what I wanted to know, when time allowed, going to the "I can handle more" or even, "I need some more facts". Throughout the book you get tips on Windows and Weatherizing,Yoga and Tai Chi and grocery shopping - beyond paper or plastic. Any subject I can think of, even gardening, is written for you to check quickly if you have no time and with more detail when you sit in the evening and read the whole chapter.

I appreciate the accurate and prompt service of the ordering and delivery process, but the product itself was not what I had expected. I would have liked to have seen more of the content in the book and how it was arranged and presented (more than just the introduction). That would have certainly given me more of an education as to if it was a 'fit' for me, but I went without and was disappointed in how the book reads out. I love the author, love the message and love the service amazon provided, so I am not disappointed in that regard. I just don't like the layout and presentation of the information within the book. :-/

This book is truly amazing. Sara has a genuine passion for the world that she lives in and it DEFINITELY inspires me to better myself and the environment. This isn't a regular book, its a guide to bettering the environment and your health, with any budget and any living situation you are in. I recommend this guide to anyone that is looking to better themselves and the environment in the simplest way possible. I hope she makes a second book, maybe a memoir????? I would LOVE a memoir!

It's a book that I can just just pick up and find out what I need to know at the time that I need it without having to read a hundred pages of scientific findings that my schedule will not allow. Thanks, Sara. You put a lot of time and work into this book so others can be well informed about what's going on in this world in a simple and uncomplicated way. You go, girl! By the way...I purchased both the book and the Kindle version so that I will always have it on hand.

Not surprised that I love this book! I find Sara Gilbert a very smart, witty, and wonderful person. You feel like you know her personally. This is one of the best books on health that I have seen ~ she is passionate and you feel it. It is an easy read and great as a conversational piece on the coffee table. Some very interesting and wonderful tips ~ thank you Sara! I highly recommend this book.

Was not actutally intending to buy any eco books, was researching classic 90's tv and stumbled upon this little gem. I like to think of myself as a little eco warrior but the truth of the matter is that my knowledge is practically zero on how to save myself and/or the planet. I want to make a difference and the point of this book is to realistically open our eyes to the changes we can make in our lives, however big or small. It is quite an informative humourous book and made me think - i can do this, i can change!We can switch toothpaste, shampoo, washing up liquid, soap brands to more eco friendly ones which are actually better for our bodies as less harsh chemicals. Changed what cloths/funiture we buy. We can become vegetarians and vegans or at the very least make better choices as a meat eater. We can use the washing line more than the dryer. We can look at more sustainable energy such as solar panels, rechargeable batteries etc. Car pool, go green at work and grow your own plants in whatever space you have. Buy more locally and actually wash the chemicals off that come free of charge if its fruit and veg. We can get a flitter. We can be more aware of what is actually going on in our world and how the dangers of "normal" living are effecting us. We can change how we get rid of pests and how we can go green in death.Its really is a great book and i'm so not explaining it well enough - buy it is what i recommend! Or at the very least do research on how you too can go more eco friendly in your life.

love her book I'm now practicing an eco friendly lifestyle

I'm not finished reading this book yet but I love it!!! so far so good!!! easy read , very clear, and down to earth.......Sarah rocks!!!!

Good read with some great tips