Erin Brockovich liked my book
Cleaning House—receives accolades from experts across fields of medicine, business, culture & activism
You flip over the back of the book to see who has what to say about a book—it’s a well known fact in the book industry that these “blurbs” drastically help sell books. And as a first time author I hesitated to hit SEND on emails to some of the most well-respected leaders across varying disciplines, to see if they would read an early, non-proofed version of my book.
They all said yes, they all read, and they offered words of praise.
I want to share with you what these leaders have said and why I respect them.
“Through fast paced storytelling, Cleaning House shows us how activism and grassroots power is the only thing strong enough to take the chemical industry head on.
Cleaning House is the story of everyday activists, social justice leaders, angry moms, and Dahl's journey from skeptic to the front lines of the environmental health movement. This book should remind us—what and who we are fighting for—and to not back down when the going gets tough.”
Erin Brockovich, Environmental Activist & author of Superman’s Not Coming
For anyone over the age of 30, the name Erin Brockovich needs no context. One of the many moms-turned-activists who have taken on the issue of toxic chemical pollution, Erin’s crusade for safe drinking water led her to be played by Julia Roberts in the movie Erin Brockovich. She is still one of the nation’s top activists fighting toxic chemical pollution in drinking water and communities who are facing increased exposures due to manufacturing and legacy pollution.
“Cleaning House is essential reading for everyone who wants to ensure the products they bring into their home are safe for their family and the environment. The unfortunate reality is many cleaning and personal care products still contain dangerous chemicals.
This book is a brilliant guide on how to stay safe when there’s no one else to protect you.”
Jeffrey Hollender, Co-Founder & former CEO, Seventh Generation
The O.G. of sustainable business, Jeffrey was one of the first leaders I worked with when I was in D.C. working to pass updates to the Toxic Chemical Substances Act (TSCA). He helped mainstream safer and sustainable products through the incredible growth from Seventh Generation. If there is someone who knows how hard it is to make safer products, its Jeffrey.
“With a perfect blend of credible science, advocacy, and personal storytelling, Cleaning House exposes the systemic failures that allow harmful chemicals into our bodies, impacting our fertility. Dahl’s work is both eye-opening and empowering, providing the knowledge and tools we need to demand safer products and policies for future generations.”
Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, author, reproductive endocrinologist & FACOG
One of the nation’s most well respected OBGYNs, Dr. Lora Shahine is an IVF expert and the host of Brave & Curious podcast. She provides ongoing education on social media that helps reduce and remove shame from infertility journies. Dr. Shahine helps sift through fact from fiction when it comes to environmental connections to infertility in a direct and compassionate way.
“Cleaning House is a cautionary tale about how misinformation and partisan politics can threaten our environment and public health.
Dahl shows how powerful we can be when we work together to ensure key consumer safety protections are not rolled back. A must-read for our generation and poignant reminder that bipartisan progress is still possible.”
Manish Bapna, president and CEO of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council)
NRDC is one of the largest and most influential environmental organizations in the U.S. This organization has been on the cutting edge of environmental health science publishing, interpreting and parlaying peer-reviewed research into meaningful policy action. I have worked with leadership at NRDC over the last two decades and learn from them daily, having Manish Bapna offer words of praise means the world.
“In a world where our environment is more important than ever, Dahl helps us take agency in the place closest to us—our homes. Cleaning House sheds light on the burden we have placed on busy parents shoulders, unfairly asking them to navigate a complicated marketplace.
Dahl brings us hope and provides an actionable roadmap as a path forward.”
Eve Rodsky, NYT Bestselling Author, Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space
I have Eve’s book and card game Fair Play in my home; it helped transform my home and marriage after having children. No one better to weigh in and appreciate the ridiculous burden we have saddled parents—mostly moms—when it comes to navigating the world of toxic chemical pollution in our homes.
Thank you for your ongoing support, I can’t say enough how much pre-sale orders impact the distribution for a first time author, please purchase and consider forwarding to your friend and book clubs.
Well deserved praise!!