The Non-Toxic Avenger: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Deanna Duke provides wonderful insights in this very personal exploration of the toxic chemicals hidden in every single part of our lives.  An important and timely guide to understanding our toxic world.- Bruce Lourie, co-authorSlow Death by Rubber DuckInThe Non-Toxic Avenger,Deanna Duke lays out what could otherwise be confusing information in a straightforward, non-hysterical, and relatable way. The beauty of this book is that readers can apply Deanna's nontoxic avenging in small or large ways, taking as tiny or as enormous a step as they like. Either way, it will make readers think a little harder about the things we humans surround, slather, coat, and feed ourselves with. It was an eye-opener for me.- Ree Drummond,author ofand host of, The Pioneer Woman cooking show (Food Network)There are a lot of things in this book you probably think you'd rather not know.  Not knowing, however, doesn't reduce your risk or improve your life.  Deanna Duke is brave enough to want to know, and wise enough to give us the information we truly need in a way that enriches.  This is an important, funny, wonderful and courageous book that you truly do want to read.- Sharon Astyk, author,Depletion and AbundanceandIndependence Daysand science writer.Wow! That's the only way to describe Deanna Duke's heart-stopping, eye-popping, head-shaking quest to figure out what toxic chemicals threaten not only her life and the lives of the people she loves, but the lives of each and every one of us as well. Start this book and don't stop until you're done. Yes, you'll cry. But you'll also laugh. And then, hopefully, you'll get busy -- clearing out your cupboards, writing to your elected officials, and telling everyone you know that they MUST read this incredible, courageous, inspiring book, too.- Diane MacEachern, author,Big Green Purse: Use Your Spending Power to Create a Cleaner, Greener WorldDuke offers a revealing look at the dangers lurking within our clothing, food, and household products -- her personal battle against these is at once deeply moving and totally hilarious.- Vanessa Farquharson, author,Sleeping Naked is Green