Contamination: My Quest to Survive in a Toxic World, (Paperback)

from aardvark2

A frightening look at the many chemicals to which we are all exposed, and, to a large extent, are not able to avoid. Many of these chemicals are known or suspected carcinogens, or are allergens or disease-causing. Written by someone who survived a tumor, sparking his interest in discovering what ...

from GlennBell

This is an interesting book. The author has conducted some research on the toxic chemicals that we commonly use in the US. While the book has some practical ideas on how to decrease exposure (see appendix in book), it lacks scientific evidence of the risks. To make intelligent decisions on which ...

from papyri

A most interesting and eye-opening book. Well written with personal stories and facts. It was an easy read. However, after reading this book you will never look at the world the same. It will give you a new perspective on things you may have not have even given much thought to previously. You wil...

from CarolineMCarrico

McKay Jenkins offers us a frankly horrifying look at the toxins that surround us daily. Jenkins demonstrates through exhaustive research that chemicals are an ever-present reality in our homes, offices, cleaning supplies, toys, lawns and drinking water. While the author does an exemplary job show...

from Sandydog1

Virtually, totally lacking in good, peer-reviewed sources for information. There's a lot of "this expert says" and references to other shrill, poorly researched books on the subject. It's a very important public health and environmental topic; too important for this kind of treatment. Paracelsus ...