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.

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March 8, 2012

Writer’s Workshop: Parents -In-Laws

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I was extremely nervous when I met my in-laws for the first time. We have been dating for about a year and it was the first time that I flew in to Hong Kong with him to meet his parents. It was a major step in our relationship to be introduced to each other’s parents and see whether they approve of our union. I have heard from friends that it was essential to get support from his parents as it would certainly be to my advantage if we do get into rough patches in our relationship in the future.

Meeting his parents for the first time felt like going for a interview and hoping that the end outcome would be in a favourable position for me. Even though I have been briefed about what to expect and also brought along specially selected gifts I was afraid that I may give the wrong answer to any questions which was asked and fail the “assessment”.

I knew that if you love a guy you will have to take the whole package which comes with it and a big part is to be able to hit it off with his parents. Maybe I have been watching too many Chinese drama serials where the boy’s parents can literally make “hell” for the girlfriend if they disliked her or found her status too lowly and not comparable to their son. Looking back it was just me letting my imagination go wild and scaring myself.

The meeting went off well and I did leave a favourable impression on them. It was the start to a relationship which has been 13 years ans still going on strong.