The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan

Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller both found themselves in a situation that could only be solved by someone else's generosity, but at the same time, they both had things that could solve someone's problem.  Thus the Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan.  Not only is this a book that helps the reader find "things" they need, but also this is a book that helps to create community among the people who participate in the groups. 

This movement started in Washington State in the San Juan Islands and has grown nationwide.  I think that building community is the more important concept of the book.  Because with community, people gain more than the things they are looking for, they also gain new friends. 

We live in such a consumable society that it's easy to go out and buy whatever we need. Then when we have used the item and no longer need it, it goes to the landfill.  There is an awakening of people to the thought of donating items to thrift stores and letting them live another life, but the Buy Nothing plan let's them live another life for someone who has a great need for them. 

This is a great book to help people understand just how much life is in the "things" we own.  I give it four strong stars. 

My thanks goes to NetGalley.com and Atria Books for providing the galley and allowing me to read and review this book.