Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Live a Sustainable Lifestyle: The Ultimate Guide to Back-to-Basics Living

jackson cabisca: I thought it was well written and easy to read. but not a lot of new information for anybody who grew up in rural America. There were some gems in there though that opened up knew ways of thinking about some old problems. I'm glad I bought the book just for those.

United States on Sep 11, 2023

repairmy: I liked that fact it covered so many things to help you understanding the basics around being more self sufficient. Many of the things mentioned are not new but have long been forgotten by many.

United States on Sep 04, 2023

Carlos T.: This is the ultimate survival manual for modern-day pioneers and wannabe off-the-grid heroes. It's like the Gandalf of self-sufficiency, leading you on a journey to a world where you milk your own cows and make your own soap. Just don't be surprised if you start getting fan mail from Little House on the Prairie characters!

When I first cracked open this book, I felt like I was stepping into a time machine, traveling back to an era when people churned butter like it was a competitive sport. It's like a crash course in "How to Adult: The 1800s Edition."

The knowledge it imparts is like a collection of ancient secrets passed down through generations of hipster farmers and homesteaders. "Did you know you can make your own windmill out of twigs and a dash of elbow grease? Your ancestors totally did."

And let's talk about the illustrations. They're like a renaissance painting meets a survivalist's sketchbook. You'll find yourself studying diagrams of chicken coops and beekeeping techniques like you're about to ace an exam on 19th-century agricultural engineering.

The best part is when the book suggests you try something seemingly simple, like making your own...

United States on Aug 24, 2023

Amazon Customer: Bought for a Christmas present and it was great. There is a lot of useful information in there.

United States on Jul 29, 2023

Rizwan Khan: excellent book :: must have

India on Jul 09, 2023

Patti P: If only the print was larger it would be perfect.

United States on May 26, 2023

Denise: I hoped for a bit more detail regarding raising turkeys.

Canada on Apr 25, 2023

Wendy K: I really enjoyed this book. I’m a city girl dreaming of life on the farm - which I know nothing about - so I found this very interesting. It did motivate me to try canning and growing vegetables and it all turned out really well.

Canada on Sep 28, 2022

PAUL: The illustrated edition. Each topic is covered in one to four pages, detailed and to the point. The information given here Is to get you started and and on the right path, enough to dabble; to hone your skills and to become more knowledgeable on each topic you will have to buy a book or seek info., more specific too and in depth to that topic. A great book and I can see why this book receives 5 stars. A great reference.

Canada on Nov 08, 2021

NB: Such an amazing work of craft and love. The pages are the thick kind, to the point where I wouldn't be concerned with one of the kids handling it a bit roughly, the way a child usually does. This edition is educational, inspiring, and it moves me when I read. I can barely put it down once I start. Thank you! A+++! Shipped fast too.

Oddly, it says it's still in shipping, but I think this is an error on the computer. It has been received! :) It's fantastic.

Canada on Apr 05, 2020