There are a lot of green books out there. Even a lot of green books by moms, for moms. I have not read many. I pick them up, scan through them and often find that there is not much I haven’t already heard or read and am not compelled to read past the first couple pages.
So, when I picked up Green Mama: The Guilt-Free Guide to Helping You and Your Kids Save the Planet, I wasn’t confident that I’d be spending much time reading it. But after reading the Introduction, just nine pages, I immediately emailed the author, Tracey Bianchi, and told her that her story resonated with me! It is my story. One mom where one moment forever changed her view of the environment and with hope that it may change your view, too.
While I can’t share with you every line of the book that I nodded my head in firm agreement, laughed or learned something new, there are two concepts that define this book that you will find interwoven throughout.
GUILT-FREE
“All of us will create our own unique version of a more sustainable life. The exact details largely depend on how committed we are to this movement, the time and energy we have to implement changes, where we live, and what is most important for our own family. Every mom can create her own unique definition of green.” I love this because it truly gives each person the freedom to make the changes in their life that they are able to based on their current lifestyle and needs. What matters is that you do something.
THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT
Tracey heard a sermon at her church where a pastor spoke about all the little ways we steal every day. “He defined steal as simply taking more than your share of the resources. There are a limited number of resources in the world, and when we take more than we need, simply put, we are stealing from others. We can do this in a variety of ways – financially, socially, and environmentally. By pillaging the earth for more than our share, we break the eighth commandment.” This point generates a whole new conversation about the Creator and caring for creation – Tracey calls it ‘stewardship’.
If you are looking for some great suggestions on becoming a green mama – and including your kids in the process – this is the book to get. No guilt, just an honest trip down “Green Mama Lane”.
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