Your Life Is Manufactured: How We Make Things, Why It Matters and How We Can Do It Better

by Tim Minshall
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  • Added: 2025-10-20
  • Updated: 2026-01-19
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linkedin.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
insightful 4.50

The book provides a comprehensive look at global manufacturing, highlighting its impact on our lives and the environment. It offers practical advice on how to make the process more sustainable and ethical.

The book delves into the intricate world of global manufacturing, exploring how our everyday products are made and the far-reaching consequences of this process. It sheds light on the environmental and social impacts, making a compelling case for more responsible practices. The author offers actionable suggestions for consumers and businesses alike to foster a more sustainable and ethical manufacturing industry. The insights are thought-provoking and timely, especially in the context of current global challenges.

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    The book is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the future of our planet.

    It's not just about what we buy, but how it's made and who makes it.

    The author's suggestions are practical and empowering, making it easier for readers to take action.

theguardian.com · Unknown · 2025-02-19
brilliant 5.00

The reviewer was deeply moved by 'The Poet’s Dog,' finding it a profound and beautifully written story that blends sorrow and joy. They highlight the book's impact on their life and their connection with the author, Patricia MacLachlan.

The reviewer first read 'The Poet’s Dog' nearly ten years ago and was immediately captivated by its emotional depth and simplicity. They read it aloud to their husband and were deeply moved by the story's blend of sorrow and joy. The reviewer also had the opportunity to meet the author, Patricia MacLachlan, and form a friendship with her, which added a personal touch to their appreciation of the book. They describe the book as some of the best literature they have ever read, praising MacLachlan's masterful writing and the story's themes of adventure, survival, love, and poetry. The reviewer also mentions how the book has influenced their teaching and their understanding of poetry.

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    Dogs speak words. But only poets and children hear.

    The Poet’s Dog is a story of adventure, survival, love and friendship, death, reading and poetry.

    The beginning is a fishing line that hooks the reader, and the ocean opens to… well, you will have to read the book.

faber.co.uk · Unknown · 2025-02-13
beautiful 4.50

The Poet's Dog is a beautiful, poignant book about love, friendship, and loss, narrated by a charming dog named Teddy. The story is short but impactful, with a bigger-than-normal font and generous spacing, making it a pleasure to read.

The Poet's Dog is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of love, friendship, family, loss, and grief. The story is narrated by Teddy, a dog who grew up with a poet named Sylvan. During a blizzard, Teddy helps two lost children, Flora and Nickel, find shelter in Sylvan's house. The book is beautifully written with a spare and stylish storytelling style that makes it a joy to read. The characters are well-developed and endearing, especially Teddy, who offers unconventional love. The book is short, only 88 pages, but it leaves a lasting impression. If you have dog babies at home, you will particularly love this book.

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    I’m a dog. I should tell you that right away. But I grew up with words. A poet named Sylvan found me at the shelter and took me home. He laid down a red rug for me by the fire, and I grew up to the clicking of his keyboard as he wrote. He wrote all day. And he read to me.

    The Poet’s Dog' is a beautiful book. It is about love, friendship, family, loss, grief, and finding love again.

    The Poet’s Dog' is just 88 pages long, and I loved it so much that I was sad when it ended.

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