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by: David Gottfried
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 333.7315092
EAN: 9780974432601
ISBN: 0974432601
Label: WorldBuild Publishing
Manufacturer: WorldBuild Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 243
Publication Date: January 01, 2004
Publisher: WorldBuild Publishing
Sales Rank: 782451
Studio: WorldBuild Publishing
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The U.S. and World Green Building Councils have transformed the world more than any other environmental organizations according to author Paul Hawken. In this inspirational and personal memoir, David Gottfried tells the story of his creation of these pioneering industry coalitions, as he transformed himself from a greedy real estate developer during the s to his role as a founder of the global green building movement.
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Rating:  - Vanity Project
David Gottfried grows up in a fairly wealthy family, gets his first real estate job through family connections, and makes hundreds of thousands of dollars in his first ten years in the business. He then quits his job, apparently not because he strongly objects to the business practices he witnesses, but because he can't stand his domineering co-worker/girlfriend. He takes solace in his old pastime - photography - taking pictures of homeless people, whom he calls his "new friends". He struggles ... Read More
Rating:  - Worthwhile and Highly Enjoyable Memoir
David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council, started his career with a privileged entry into real estate development (his cousins were in the business). But unlike many or most Baby Boomers, Gottfried was not seduced (at least not permanently) by a high income at a young age, Armani suits, power and illicit sex with an enticing, if manipulative, co-worker. Instead, he chucked it all to codify and promote the emerging industry of green (read: ... Read More
Rating:  - Be careful where your shrewdness leads you...
In the world that we live in sometimes money can paradoxically become a source of sorrow rather than happiness. This is especially true when people use the name of God for their own personal profits. One must remember that God moves in mysterious ways and that no lie or deceit is so thick that it cannot be penetrated by his vision. Sooner or later justice is served...
Rating: - A Brilliant Book!
I loved this book! David Gottfried has captured the zeitgeist of my generation as we search for meaning within our careers and families. His arc from greedy pig developer to environmental entrepreneur is totally inspiring and has broad appeal. His writing style makes the sometimes fusty/techie area of "green buildings" very accessible and fascinating. People outside of the movement, like me, will love it. Thank you, David Gottfried!
Rating: - An inspired journey!
David Gottfried weaves a crucially important save-the-environment story with great drama and panache. I really enjoyed the memoir style as a vehicle for learning more about how we can "green" buildings & our lives. His work has been pivotal in bringing the environmental agenda to the table with the stakeholders -- mostly developers & investors. Bravo, David!
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