The word "practical" in the subtitle is not entirely accurate. Yes, the suggestions are doable, but they are not practical for all to do. If someone already has something going to help solve a climate issue, then by all means hop on board. If you have the time and means to get something going in your area, then please do it. But don't go into this book thinking that these suggestions are going to be simple.

I received a digital advanced copy of this book to review from NetGalley.
So for the positives of this book: I did really enjoy reading and learning about the different areas where developments and theories have been made. It did give me some hope for the future. However, I found the reading hard to get into, even though the book is split up by category. I also felt like this wasn’t as engaging as I felt like it could be dry and scattered and didn’t go as in depth as I would have liked.

Clear action agenda

We've been hearing about the Global Warming issue, with increasing fervor, since the mid-70's. This fascinating book takes us all the way through the history, the politics, and the position we're in today. We simply cannot ignore this situation any longer, and this book is an excellent place to start making the necessary changes in our own habits and priorities.

I really enjoyed how easy it was to read, with the issues clearly presented and enough science to make the case without flying over the heads of those of us outside academia. I enjoyed the relatable anecdotes, the personal, companionable voice, and the underlying wisdom of the power within.

This is a well-written, well-researched treatise that should not be missed. I'm purchasing a copy for each of my adult children and am prepared to quiz them on it if necessary to make sure they've read and understood it. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Very, very, very, very wordy.

I've been reading a lot of books on climate change lately. Maybe I've read too many.

One of the suggestions in the book is that if you make suggestions about climate change improvements to your company and they aren't investing in saving the planet ... to quit and find another job. Might work for some folks, but probably not going to work for the majority. A multibillion dollar company may be investing in greening the company and not doing a good job at communicating their ideas. Or they may be trying to keep it to themselves as an advantage.

So ... back to being wordy, here is an example. A church in WV had a bad roof, in addition to fixing the roof they added solar panels. It brought people to the church community, that's great! Do we need to know that the folks suggesting it have an adorable child under the age of 10 and her name and what the folks used to do before they came to WV?

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to review The Big Fix in exchange for an honest review.