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Not Buying It: My Year Without ShoppingShocked by the commerce in everything from pet cloning to patriotism, frightened by the downward spiral of her finances and that of the trash strewn earth, Judith Levine enlists her partner, Paul, in a radical experiment: to forgo all but the most necessary purchases for an entire year. Without consumer goods and experiences, Judith and Paul pursue their careers, nurture relationships, and try to keep their sanity, their identities, and their sense of
Shocked by the commerce in everything from pet cloning to patriotism, frightened by the downward spiral of her finances and that of the trash-strewn earth, Judith Levine enlists her partner, Paul, in a radical experiment: to forgo all but the most necessary purchases for an entire year. Without consumer goods and experiences, Judith and Paul pursue their careers, nurture relationships, and try to keep their sanity, their identities, and their sense of humor intact. Tracking their progress -- and inevitable lapses -- Levine contemplates need and desire, scarcity and security, consumerism and citizenship. She asks the Big Questions: Can the economy survive without shopping? Are Q-tips necessary? Not Buying It is the confession of a woman any reader can identify with: someone who can't live without French roast coffee or SmartWool socks but who has had it up to here with overconsumption and its effects on the earth and everyone who dwells there. For the humor and intelligence of its insights, the refreshment of its skepticism, and the surprises of its conclusions, Not Buying It is sure to be on anyone's list of Necessities.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 02/01/2007
ISBN: 9780743269360
Pages: 267
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.82h x 5.66w x 0.72d
Review Citations: Entertainment Weekly 06/06/2008 pg. 70
Entertainment Weekly 01/08/2010 pg. 74
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They are of great quality!
Size: 12-13, Color: Cable Knit Coffee
Love em! After a year and there still Great and warm and Cozy too!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Wonderful sock slippers
Size: 12-13, Color: Cable Knit Navy
These are wonderful sock slippers, They are very warm and well made. After reading reviews, I decided to order one size larger (10 to 11) and they are really comfortable big. However, I'm glad I did because they a lot easier to put on and take off. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026
★★★★★ 3
You get what you pay for
Size: 10-11, Color: Cable Knit Black
Comfy but cheaply made. I bought these for the price and expected them to be not the best quality but they are even less than I expected. Please also note that they run small. I got a 10-11 since I wear 11 shoe and Amazon recommended this size. I think a size larger would have been better. Not worth returning though. I’ll just wear them this winter if they last that long and get a better brand next time.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
I will buy these again.
Size: 12-13, Color: Cable Knit Brown
These are great. They’re warm and comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Warm, roomy, hopefully long lasting w/use!
Warmy Dormy is what we say when we feel comfortable and warm in anything like a heated blanket or footed pjs! These feel warmy dormy all day long!
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