Slow Death by Rubber Ducky

                Slow Death by Rubber Ducky by Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie follows two environment friendly authors and their quest to find out what is really in all of the products we are using. Both authors decide that it is a good idea to experiment on themselves, and determine what types of chemicals that are in the things we use daily. It was shocking to find out all the different harmful chemicals that are included in simple things like toys, coffee, fish, and soaps. The things we use every morning to make ourselves look presentable are filled with chemicals and other unhealthy things. Rick Smith went for a period of time avoiding the harmful chemicals located in these products. When he used the products again, like shampoo, deodorant, and cologne, his levels for that particular chemical rose from about 0, to just over 1,400. The harmful chemicals located in all these things scares me just a little. Especially because there are so many located in children’s toys, and kids are exposed to so many different chemicals on a daily basis. I thought this book was very informing and interesting about the use and effects of the many harmful chemicals that are constantly affecting our world slowly and invisibly.   

                Many people share my view on Slow Death by Rubber Ducky, on Amazon I found many different views on how this is a well written, informational, and a scary read. To read about all these different chemicals and how the chemicals can lead to long term health effects. I even read one review claiming that this book can save your life! It is a great read and many other people feel the same way about this very critical information. Slow Death by Rubber Duck received 4.5 stars out of five on Amazon and came highly recommended.

                While searching through the Amazon reviews I also stumbled across a few readers who were not impressed. One even claimed that the research was not scientific and not well put together. The writing was poor and encouraged the authors to do more research if they intend to write another book on the same topic. The reviews claim the authors were well meaning, but called the book poorly written and put together. However, these are very few on the site and most reviews were quite positive about the writing and information from the book.

                Other reviews also point out that if you want to protect and save your family to read this book. It claims that if you want to save your children read to book to prevent future exposure to these harmful chemicals. While it would be impossible to avoid all these chemicals completely, the tips and exposure of these chemicals will help make yourself and your family healthier.