38 pages 1 hour read

Annie Leonard

The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health—and a Vision for Change

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

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Reviews & Readership

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The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard receives praise for its compelling analysis of consumer culture and its environmental impacts. Leonard's engaging narrative and thorough research enlighten readers, yet some find the tone somewhat preachy and the solutions overly simplistic. Overall, it's a thought-provoking call to mindfulness in consumption.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Story of Stuff?

Readers who would enjoy The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard are environmentally-conscious individuals interested in sustainability and consumerism. Fans of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything would find Leonard's exploration of the impact of excessive consumption informative and engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Climate Change
Business / Economics
Themes
Natural World: Environment