The Good Life: Helen and Scott Neari..., Nearing, Helen

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Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
0805209700
EAN
9780805209709
Date of Publication
19900103
Publication Name
N/A
Type
Paperback / softback
Release Title
The Good Life: Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-S...
Artist
Nearing, Helen
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Book Title
Good Life : Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
1990
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Scott Nearing, Helen Nearing
Features
Reprint
Genre
Nature, Travel, Social Science
Topic
United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Essays, Sociology / Rural
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Width
5.4 in
Number of Pages
432 Pages
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0805209700
ISBN-13
9780805209709
eBay Product ID (ePID)
323321

Product Key Features

Book Title
Good Life : Helen and Scott Nearing's Sixty Years of Self-Sufficient Living
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / Northeast / New England (Ct, mA, Me, NH, Ri, VT), Essays, Sociology / Rural
Publication Year
1990
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Reprint
Genre
Nature, Travel, Social Science
Author
Scott Nearing, Helen Nearing
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in

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Trade
LCCN
89-043162
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
20
Reviews
"Helen and Scott Nearing are the great-grandparents of the back-to-the-land movement, having abandoned the city in 1932 for a rural life based on self-reliance, good health, and a minimum of cash. . . . Fascinating, timely, and wholly useful, a mix of the Nearings' challenging philosophy and expert counsel on practical skills." --The Washington Post Book World "A prophetic account of the creation of a self-sufficient little Walden . . . that has been an underground bible for the city-weary." -- Newsweek  "The Nearings are plain daylight, solid prose, sound information." -- The New York Times Book Review  "As close to a Walden for out times as we're likely to see."  -- Yankee Magazine
Number of Volumes
2 bks. in 1
Dewey Decimal
974.3/042
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
This one volume edition of Living the Good Life and Continuing the Good Life brings these classics on rural homesteading together. This couple abandoned the city for a rural life with minimal cash and the knowledge of self reliance and good health.
LC Classification Number
S521.5.V5N4 1989

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  • by rla17901d
    Mar 29, 2018

    Helen and Scott are the pioneers of modern homesteading science

    "Living the Good Life" was introduced to me by Mother Earth News Magazine in 1974. Since then, I read it four times, helping me find my way back to a magnetic center. This tome majestically illustrates the importance of planning, self-control and practical work expectations, even if you do not immediately launch into a self-sufficient lifestyle. Over these years, I practiced and celebrated levels of improvement in my home garden, coupled with healthy eating as espoused in LTGL. In 2018, it is all the rage to dine at restaurants that offer "farm-to-table" food service. LTGL was first to trumpet the positive energy of eating from the garden, except on fare that the diner selects from ones own garden plot. Peaceful living, happy and efficient work habits, clever and sane housing designs, ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: mtwyouth

  • by surfer-i-one
    Jan 14, 2020

    inspiring

    hellen n scott really are the returning if the Spirit of humanity to a life good,, always i give this book( to awaken anyone that feels they need a different life than th empires’ traps. ,,,( i have given many copys) to frens,, anyone that reads this will see great joy,, simple common sense,, and a wonderfull door to freedom

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-Owned

  • by miarc1
    Nov 07, 2018

    Oldie but goodie

    for an older book it is surprisingly engaging. If you are a gardener or person who likes or dreams of living closer to the earth and nature you will enjoy. Content is of course, dated, but interesting information and history.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillbks

  • by martinettotradingpost
    Apr 24, 2022

    Great inspiration for new homsteaders!

    book is very informational and gives insightful data to glean, for the up and coming homesteader!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillbks

  • by danieshaughness-1
    Jan 05, 2022

    Living the good life

    I love this book!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillexpress

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