Thanks for Sharing, Eleanor Tucker
Thanks for Sharing, Eleanor Tucker
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Thanks for Sharing
How I Gave Up Buying and Embraced Swapping, Borrowing and Renting

Author: Eleanor Tucker

Narrator: Julie Maisey

Abridged: 8 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Aurum

Published: 04/06/2023

Synopsis

In this fascinating book, Eleanor Tucker sets out a bold vision of how sustainable sharing can save us money, and lead to a happier future.

What is the Sharing Economy? How can it help us live more affordable, more sustainable, and ultimately more fulfilling lives?  What would happen if for one year a family pledged to share as much as they possibly can? Instead ofowning more and more stuff, what it’s like to stop owning things and borrow, lend, rent and swap instead?

These are big questions, but features writer Eleanor Tucker sets out to answer them in this thoroughly absorbing and entertaining guide to sustainable sharing, or as it is also known, 'collaborative consumption'.

In this engrossing study, Eleanor straps us into on her year-long experiment along with her somewhat reluctant family. Over the course of the year, with the aid of various sharing apps, they will pledge to buy as few new things as possible, instead relying on the power of sharing, lending, renting and borrowing to supply their needs.

Each chapter introduces a different type of sharing into her day to day life, from the little ‘things' (food, clothes) to the bigger ’things' (cars, furniture, the space around us), and shows how the growth of tech has revolutionized an age-old practice. 

The book contains best-for recommendations based around different types of sharing, to create an easily accessible shortcut into sharing.

Written with warm and relatable humour as well as a deeply-researched knowledge of the history of sharing, this unmissable guide could truly change the way you consume.

 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Isabel on June 12, 2023

I run a social enterprise which facilitates a sharing economy concept and so I started this book with perhaps a greater understanding of the topic than many. Elle’s book is a great introduction to the sharing economy, offering a relatable and entertaining insight into the realities of sharing your s......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on March 11, 2023

From the title, the blurb and the cover I thought this book would be about reusing or recycling things. However, it’s a me things I guess that the book do not turn out as I thought it would be. This book is more like a memoir or glimpses of things that the author thinks about certain things which I do......more

Goodreads review by Laura on April 02, 2023

This is not necessarily what I expected and to be honest, I’m not quite sure it is quite what the author was aiming to write. The title suggests something quite different from the content, the author talks about her life, experiences and opinions on various topics. About half way through the book th......more

Goodreads review by Dora on March 15, 2023

This is interesting- I mean, in terms of what you can share and how and what that means for sustainability and reducing waste. I was particularly intrigued by the food waste and how to make use of leftovers, cooking at home instead of eating out- so this is definitely something that maybe I could tr......more

Goodreads review by Joy on March 24, 2023

Originally published here: [URL not allowed] On a whim, I requested Thanks For Sharing from Netgalley to learn more about the sharing economy. I feel I did and I didn’t. If you are already familiar with the concept, the information provided might seem quite basic. By that I mea......more

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'If you want a glimpse at what life will look like by the end of the 2020s, you simply must read 'Thanks for Sharing'. Eleanor is a one-woman guinea pig who dives straight into sharing everything from food to fashion to furniture – and even dogs! She makes it all incredibly accessible due to her engaging writing style, and warts-and-all reportage. I finished the book feeling thoroughly inspired, and most importantly, hopeful for the future' Tessa Clarke, Co-founder CEO, Olio

‘Thanks for Sharing’ is a no-holds-barred, witty guide to sharing in the 21st century. Eleanor boldly explores a multitude of sharing economy initiatives that are cropping up right now. She shares food, pets, skills and clothes, and even borrowed a tent! As a working parent she establishes the benefits of stuff sharing both to her family and the environment. Even with some hilarious misunderstandings, mishaps and a storm brewing, I came away from reading this book wanting to try sharing more regularly. The clear perks such as reducing waste, meeting people and cutting out the fat cats (plus free pastries) greatly appeal. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us, Eleanor!
Rebecca Heaps, Founder, Tentshare
 
‘Thanks for Sharing’ is a very funny insight into a world of sharing that inspires action almost instantly. Told with honesty, tonnes of humour and just the right level of history, it's a must-read… and a reassuring peak into a more sustainable future. 
Emma McConalogue, Founder, Kesero

'What an uplifting and inspiring read, which has left me with an appetite to try doing more of these things myself. This book strikes just right with all of the best information, funny stories, but also a clear guide of how to journey on your way to sustainability.'
Laura Young (‘Less Waste Laura’) Climate activist, public speaker, zero waste advocate and environmental scientist

'Ever wanted to try out one of the many opportunities the sharing economy has to offer, but never got to it because, well, life? Good news: Elle has done it for us! And she wrote a wonderfully honest, practical, and humorous book about it. Elle is the perfect person for this experiment - she’s a ‘normal’ person like you and me: busy with work, ‘momming’, and being a wife, friend, sister, etc, not overly idealistic about the sharing concept, but rather driven by curiosity and an open mind. This resulted in a wonderful book full of helpful tips, do’s and don’ts and relatable accounts of how her mildly-skeptical family was or wasn’t enjoying the ride. Thanks for sharing, Elle!'
Lieke van Kerkhoven, Co-founder, FLOOW2

'Thanks for Sharing made me chuckle at Elle's attempts at the sharing economy, and before I knew it, I realised I wanted to have a go too…' Sarah Sheridan, Scottish activist and writer

"In Thanks for Sharing, Elle takes you on an adventure through the sharing economy. And it is an adventure! It’s full of laughs and surprises as she dives head first into everything sharing. You’ll learn the surprising ancient history of sharing and how technology (sometimes) makes an age-old tradition more accessible in a digital world."
 —Josh Nickell, Vice President (Equipment Segment) American Rental Association

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