Greystone Books Reviews
 103 Hikes in Southwestern British Columbia—Revised and Updated“…perhaps the most trusted reference for hikers in this corner of the province.” Georgia Straight, Mar 6, 2008 Read more >> |
 Almost Green“Glave describes the trials and tribulations, sacrifices and successes he faced when trying to reduce his ecological footprint. This comical account of his enlightening journey out of the concrete jungle and into greener pastures is for anyone who is looking to shift into a more earth-friendly existence.” Granville Magazine, Sep 19, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“Almost Green is funny, enjoyable to read and actually hard to put down. The style of writing is easy, conversational and engaging. The text on the cover… gives away the plot line of the book, but it’s the way Glave writes about his adventure that is entertaining.” Escarpment Views, Sep 19, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“His work as a journalist has led him… to realize that we all have a moral imperative to do what we can to reverse a truly dangerous tide.” Montreal Gazette, Sep 22, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“As irreverent as it is deeply informative, the book traces Glave's misadventures and steep environmental learning curve… as he ponders how to reconcile the contradictions in his lifestyle… and how to inspire environmental awareness in his community without turning his neighbors defensive or his car-crazy ... Publishers Weekly, Aug 1, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“I loved this book. Absolutely adored it. I have read books on climate change and environmental issues before but I have to admit, many have been greatly informative yet dry, dull reads which insist on drowning the reader in facts and figures. Almost Green is completely different. …This book is honest, ... Literary Word, Sep 2, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost GreenGlave: “I felt like that was the only way to write about this, to just be absolutely as devastatingly transparent and honest as I can be… I think that we haven’t been getting that message from anybody yet. It’s more, ‘It’s all good! The greener life is awesome!’ …There’s a fear in the green movement ... Georgia Straight, Aug 28, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“…the sum is worth more than its parts, and Glave’s memoir about building the shed serves as something of a call to arms for people, like himself, who are predisposed to care about their environmental footprint, but haven’t yet made the transformational life changes that the gravity of our situation ... The Tyee, Sep 24, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“James Glave goes beyond the baby steps and fully embraces going green in his hilarious book documenting the journey.” North Shore News, Nov 14, 2008 Read more >> |
Almost Green“…author and ‘enthusiastic composter’ [Glave] chronicles his irreverent and sometimes hilarious journey to a greener life while living in SUV-overrun Bowen Island, BC.” Green Living Magazine, Nov 26, 2008 Read more >> |