Eco Amazons- 20 Women Who are Changing the World

Dominique Book Review Eco Amazons, Inspirational Book

In commemorating International Women’s Day I would like to introduce you to the book Eco Amazons: 20 Women Who Are Transforming the World , a very inspirational book which I had the privilege to review. Written by Dorka Keehn and Photography by Colin Finlay this book collates the thoughts and actions of these twenty environmental activist to make the world a better place.

Image by Dora Kheen from KEEHN ON ART

Majora Carter is one of the amazing ladies which has been featured in this book. The youngest of 10 siblings this eco-entrepreneur founded the nonprofit Sustainable South Bronx in 2001.

She developed restoration projects on the Bronx River waterfront, built green roofs, and created one of the nation’s first urban green jobs training and placement systems. Her efforts earned her a MacArthur “genius” Fellowship “in recognition of great future potential.”

In 2008, Majora launched the Majora Carter Group, a green-collar economic consulting firm that develops investment opportunities in marginalized communities across the country.

You just have to view the short video clip about the book to get a preview of what is within the pages.

Eco Amazons Book Flip from powerHouse Books on Vimeo.

I really enjoyed reading the stories behind the ladies contributions to society and how they have tried to make our world a better place. The book was a really inspirational read.

You can purchase this book from Amazon

Photo Credit: Keen on Art

Disclaimer: I received a copy of Eco Amazons: 20 Women Who Are Transforming the World for review purposes.

Opinions are 100% my own. This post has a compensation level of 3

February 25, 2012

Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners by Beth Bracken

Dominique Book Review Beth Bracken, Children's Book

Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners by Beth Bracken is a colourful picture book teaching about the importance of having good manners for kids age 4-6 yrs old.

Pete the Monkey is one boy with really bad manners. He doesn’t give too hoots that he is being rude and gross. In fact Pete enjoys the attention he gets from misbehaving. One day he got to experience a taste of his own medicine when his parents and sisters ganged up against him during dinner.

Pete got frustrated to see them displaying such bad manners and finally understood the point that they were trying to get across to him on how important it is to have good manners. From that day onwards Pete tried his best to behave himself on all occasions.

I personally found the book a fun read however am not sure if the child reading it will be able to take away the message of the importance of having good manners. It is rather a hit or miss as some children may take it that their bad behaviour is acceptable as adults also behave in the same way and may not correct their behaviour instead.

My 5yr old was a bit disgusted with Pete’s behaviour and mentioned that he should behaved himself at the table. I’m lucky that he doesn’t behave like Pete and has good manners.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own. This post has a compensation level of 3