NO IMPACT MAN The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process

Beavan's sincerity and genuineness come through in both his written words and vocal performance. His energetic reading of his book guides listeners through what, for many different reasons, was a very challenging year. His goal was for him and his family to live a year in New York City without negatively impacting the environment. Instead of a day-by-day account, Beavan captures the positive and negative watershed moments of his experiment with an often-amused and reflective tone. As narrator, his projection and emotion mirror the mood of the text and clearly illustrate his own investment in the production. His voice is agreeable to the ears, though more so for his personal stake than his narrating skills. L.E. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2009]