From a structural standpoint, Aja could have omitted rhetorical questions and statements like “I couldn’t agree more,” which cheapen the content of the preceding paragraphs. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. I appreciated how she included specific strategies for resisting consumerism in regard to clothes (e. She defends a socialist model, which I love - a state of being where we recognise that we have enough and treasure our possessions. For example, Aja feels the need to discuss the validity of vocational schools on page 192—which I agree are an important asset to any functioning society!

There was a lot here that I feel like I was exposed to in terms of the impact of fast fashion, but this was pretty comprehensive, very well articulated, accessible, and I absolutely loved how Barber kept tying everything back to Colonialism. the author constantly makes huge sweeping generalisations without backing it up in any way and constantly presents her own opinion as fact.This added to overall disappointment: The subtitle and some of the recommendations lead me to expect a deeper analysis. I will say this: the author does a good job at recognising the systematic problems and linkages between fashion and environmental disaster, however her critical abilities never go beyond that (especially in her “solutions” which amount to. While some books can make someone walk away from a subject, I feel that Barber’s book entices the reader to learn more.

Barber's book has faced considerable criticism from reviewers, and I, too, stumbled upon those reviews later on. An accessible, wry and hugely compelling exploration of a culture of exploitation and how, together, we can end it. Payments made using National Book Tokens are processed by National Book Tokens Ltd, and you can read their Terms and Conditions here. If we have any hope of addressing the fundamental links between fast fashion and catastrophic climate change, Barber's isn't just a voice we should listen to - it is a voice we MUST listen to. While I wish the content was a bit more organized and backed up with more sources and statistics, I think the format is perfect for someone who is learning about climate change and consumption for the first time.

i wouldn’t say it was like WOAH mind-blowing if you’ve explored the topic before, but i do think it covers enough ground that there’s something new to take away for even the most seasoned of sunrise movement warriors! There really wasn't a lot of scientific evidence to back up claims, rather it was more of a memoir/personal account of changes needed in the fashion industry to reduce waste.

I think this is a great book for people like me — those who have used consumption to fill a void, who used to pride themselves in not wearing the same thing twice, who was led to believe that the more you have, the better you are. She is passionate about racial justice and exposing endemic injustices in our consumer and fashion industries. for me, there wasn’t a ton of new information but i was shocked at many data points (only 1% of total material flow through the system is still in use 6 months after its sale, holy shit?The information here is not informative, opinion is treated as fact, and I would be generally wary of any author or editor who doesn’t see a problem with providing no evidence to any of the claims made throughout the novel. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. All the while simultaneously - and explicitly - telling the reader that she's not interested in other perspectives or interpretations. In the 'learning' first half of the book, she will expose you to the endemic injustices in our consumer industries and the uncomfortable history of the textile industry; one which brokered slavery, racism and today's wealth inequality. Generally this book taught me a couple new things and reaffirmed some of the beliefs which I already held and goals I had set myself.