A Life Stripped Bare

My Year Trying To Live Ethically

Leo Hickman

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Eden Project Books
15 January 2006

Consumerism; Applied ecology

Mass-market edition of the successful trade paperback; given a new look and including new material and Leo's DIY ethical audit for readers to try.

How often in life does convenience triumph over 'doing the right thing? And what is 'ethical living' anyway? When it comes down to it, most people fight shy of giving up their cars, or their toxic household products, their cheap washing machines, or dodgy, unethical bank accounts in order to make the world a better place. So Leo Hickman, resident consumer expert of the Guardian, decided to give it a try. Over the course of a year, he and his family set out to discover whether it was possible to live a 'normal life' - job, mortgage, kids, holidays - while at the same time making each daily choice or decision an 'ethical' one - for the family, their neighbours and the environment. This the story of that year, is a record of an extraordinary transformation. Amid the pitfalls and confusion, Leo's account is funny, inspirational and a mine of information for the curious.

By: Leo Hickman
Imprint: Eden Project Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781903919613
ISBN 10: 1903919614
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 15 January 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Leo Hickman is a journalist, editor and consumer expert at the Guardian. He is the author of How to Buy and A Good Life- The Guide to Ethical Living . He is married to Jane, and has a two young children.

Reviews for A Life Stripped Bare: My Year Trying To Live Ethically

"""Not a preachy guide but the diary of a struggle - through the myriad uses of bicarbonate of soda; instructions for assembling a wormery and a visit from three ethical auditors... There are plenty of facts and a selection of helpful letters - like the inspiring one from a woman who crochets her own dishcloths..."" -- Carol McDaid Observer ""The tone is just right for this book's target market...there is much that is inspiring here..."" -- Tom Boncza-Tomaszewski The Independent on Sunday ""Refreshing and funny, this book overflows with ideas for a more sustainable everyday life"" -- Seb Boscher The Ecologist ""A Life Stripped Bare is both funny and inspirational...Leo proves that living ethically isn't the preserve of the eco-warriors but of the typical man in the street. So take some action now!"" -- Jenny Lee Irish News ""Very entertaining...full of useful new things to fret about."" -- Libby Purves Radio 4"