Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things
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- ISBN13: 9781582435671
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Pollution is no longer just about belching smokestacks and hideous sewer pipes—now, it’s personal. The most treacherous pollution, it turns out, comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces. To prove this point, for one week authors Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie ingested and inhaled a host of things that surround all of us. Using their own bodies as the reference point to tell the tale of pollution in our modern world, they expose the criminal corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it take place, and the effects on people and families across the globe. This book—the testimony of their experience—exposes the extent to which we are poisoned every day of our lives, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are made by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. Ultimately hopeful, the book empowers readers with some simple thoughts for protecting themselves and their families, and changing things for the better.
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With credit to Terence Corcoran of the Toronto National Post: This book is a shoddy compilation of unproven science scares and junk science gimmicks.
Example: In all leader Smith’s dramatic fretting, he neglects to mention that the “alarming” volume of the compound Bisphenol A (BPA)in his urine was really one two-hundredth of zero-effect safe levels.
Thus the test results Smith and Lourie generate prove the opposite of what they aver.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Okay, this book frightened me a bit. I am not convinced that any corporation values my health over their profit margin. This book outlines many of the chemicals establish in everyday products. People constantly question me how I know these things are terrible for me. This is a sticky point. I don’t know, but I don’t see any value in adding them to products. The fact that this stuff is in everything is alarming. I can’t get all of it out of my house, but I am trying to eliminate all that I can. This has huge implications for your kids’ health and it needs to be looked at. You can disregard the information in this book if you want to, but at least read it and make an informed choice. Don’t just choose that it’s nonsense and not read it, that is a treacherous path. This book is a must read for all parents and prospective parents. What you do with the information after you read it is up to you.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
Everyone should be aware of what is in everything you use and how toxic it is or isn’t. If you don’t have time to read this book and just want the ‘bullet points’ and tips check out F is for Face Paint which puts lead in our bodies: An A-to-Z Guide to Make Your Household In excellent health.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
Toxins are a common and widespread problem that is even more inconvenient and has even more personal impact than global warming. The topic leaves most people feeling a mix of overwhelm, rage and hopelessness. But as you may have guessed from the title, “Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things” takes a different approach.
What ongoing out as a amusing joke and dare between friends really became an incredible project that will empower patrons. Two Canadian environmentalists exposed themselves to everyday products and watched the toxin levels in their body’s skyrocket. Sadly, this conduct experiment is something most of us do unknowingly every day. The authors show how our everyday exposures and product choices impact our toxin levels and health risks. Although I am still shocked by how common the toxins are, I was very encouraged to learn that many of them will place the body in just a few days after sinking the exposure.
Despite the light title, this book is packed with intelligence insights, is backed by research and is fascinating to read. It will help you take actions that will measurably lower your exposure to harmful toxins. Congratulations to the authors for turning this heavy topic around and pointing to a more positive and hopeful approach that is within our control.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
The personal touch that Lourie and Smith use in explaining just how prevalent chemicals are in our everyday lives, and more vital, HOW to lower our exposure to persons chemicals by choosing products in an informed way make this book both readable and useful. Every parent and child care provider should read it to see how to lower the exposure of our vulnerable young. It does place you wondering why so many toxins are allowed to be used in our food, cleaners, clothes, and furniture.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5