"Living justly means understanding the impact of our decisions. It involves not only an awareness of the needs of others but also choosing to love others in a way that cares for their needs," writes Julie Clawson in this high energy and morally stirring work. This guide to acting justly makes it clear that the choices we make everyday about what to wear, what to eat, and where to drive reveal our spiritual path.

Clawson defines ethical consumption as "the application of our moral values and ethical standards to our consumer habits." She provides a rich mix of resources and practices in chapters on:

Coffee: Fair Trade and the Daily Latte
Chocolate: Modern-Day Slavery Exposed
Cars: The Global and Local Impact of Oil Consumption
Food: Choosing to Eat Ethically
Clothes: The Story Behind What We Wear
Waste: The High Price of Our Dirty Little Habits
Debt: Proclaiming Justice to the Nations

We live in a world of many connections. The ethical decisions we make day by day have an immense impact on the lives of strangers. We are called to be advocates of change in a world where injustice and chaos immerse us in uncertainty and fear. Little changes can make all the difference in the lives of the poor, the overlooked, and the under-paid. God is pleased with the small steps we take in fulfilling our lives as Her loyal sons and daughters.