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This is a list I've put together of powerful books that don't just define sustainability but also seek ways to APPLY it effectively. What I like most about them is that the authors don't try to bombard you with guilt trips...Instead they focus on working with the way things ARE, not than dwelling on how they should be. I've also written reviews for some of the books on the list. Click here to check it out.
Book Reviews
Beyond Civilization - Daniel Quinn's nonfiction follow-up to to his mind-blowing and controversial Ishmael series. A Crash Course essential.
Cradle to Cradle - An architect (William McDonough) and a chemist (Michael Brangart) show how we can redesign our economic system so that living sustainably is the norm, not the exception. Crash Course required reading.
The Ecology of Commerce - Paul Hawken was one of the first to envision a world where economic and environmental interests are one in the same. A Crash Course selection.
The Fifth Discipline - A business-focused introduction to systems thinking, recommended by Ishmael author Daniel Quinn and written by business guru Peter Senge.
Ishmael - The book that inspired the making of SustainableWays.com.Mandatory Crash Course reading!
Mortgage-Free! - "Owner-builder" Rob Roy demonstrates how you can own and build an environmentally responsible home without ever signing a mortgage agreement and selling your soul to your job.
Natural Capitalism - In the same vein as The Ecology of Commerce, Paul Hawken and other visionaries explore a sustainable economy. Reviewed by Jeff McIntire-Strasburg, Ph.D.
A Pattern Language - A classic and revolutionary book in the field of architecture. Christopher Alexander shows how people can and should design their own built environments.
Reason for Hope - Jane Goodall is best known for her work with chimpanzees...But what I admire most about the author of this book is the way she intends to change things--from the inside out.
Your Money or Your Life - A comprehensive book written by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin on how to use to money to live life according to your values, including sustainability.