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A work of immersive journalism steeped in a distinctively American social history and sparked by a personal quest, [this book] traces the search for the simple life through the stories of three families of new pioneers and what inspired each of them to look for-- or create-- a better existence. Captivating and clear-eyed, it dares us to imagine what a sustainable, ethical, authentic future might actually look like.--.
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In 2000, Daniel Suelo left his life savings in a phone booth. He has lived without money - and with a newfound sense of freedom and security - ever since. This book is an account of how one man learned to live, sanely and happily, without earning, receiving, or spending a single cent.
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"In this frank and witty memoir, Ken Ilgunas lays bare the existential terror of graduating from the University of Buffalo with $32,000 of student debt. Ilgunas set himself an ambitious mission: get out of debt as quickly as possible. Inspired by the frugality and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, Ilgunas undertook a 3-year transcontinental journey, working in Alaska as a tour guide, garbage picker, and night cook to pay off his student loans before...
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Ever want to escape current day society, live closer to nature, take it slower and create a simpler life? Follow this self-described average American as he heads off into the wilds of Idaho to build his own off-grid cabin and finally live his childhood dream. Remote living delivers all he hoped for... and so much more. The simple life may not be as simple as you think.
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Bert Herrman offers us a basic primer for becoming ourselves. His observations are as clear and lucid as his prose, his message simple but direct: This is a time to not only survive but to thrive. Being gay is a gift, and certainly an unfolding mystery. Herrman extends a compassionate and useful hand in the journey toward realizing our full human potential
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Explores the reasons why so many middle-class and upper-middle-class consumers in America feel they cannot afford to buy everything they need, even though their incomes could easily provide a comfortable lifestyle; and describes the growing backlash of people who are opting out of the work-and-spend syndrome.
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A welcome antidote to “doom scrolling”, video meetings, and binge watching, EVERY DAY IS A FIELD TRIP incites us to break out of sedentary routines and get back in touch with the restorative power of play and exploration. Written with infectious good humor and vitality, Jay Hummer’s “I’ve done it, here’s how you can too!” tribute to getting the most out of every twenty-four hours reminds us we don’t have to wait for a vacation to experience...
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"After an abusive, neglected childhood spent on welfare and in and out of homelessness in Alaska, raised by a mother who believed she was the reincarnation of the Virgin Mary, Carrot Quinn moved out on her own. She found a sense of belonging with a bunch of straight-edge anarchists who taught her how to traverse the country by freight trains, sleep in fields under the stars, and find her food by foraging in dumpsters. Her new life was one of thrilling...
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Communes. Bold and visionary, thousands of young people across the country rejected a nation in denial and decay and re-imagined a better way. Many flocked back to the land while others recharged the cities. Some groups were dazzling social experiments that burned bright and brief; others evolved through the years and are still going strong today.
The Modern Utopian is a firsthand view into dozens of intentional communities of the '60s and '70s....
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Newly updated for a new audience of independent, out-of-the-bridal-box thinkers, Offbeat Bride is today's go-to source of support for couples who dare to walk off the beaten aisle Unenthused by a white wedding gown and bored by the hoopla of the Hollywood-style reception, Ariel Meadow Stallings found herself absolutely exhausted by -- and horribly distanced from -- the nuances of traditional nuptials. So, she chose the aisle less-traveled for her...
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Simple + Nostalgic + Sophisticated + Casual = Modern Hippie The Modern Hippie Table invites you to slow down and create a sanctuary at home, using food and conversation to bring people together, strengthen family bonds, and forge lifelong friendships. The more than 70 recipes are elevated, yet simplified, with a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables plus quality prepared ingredients, ensuring the host has plenty of time to enjoy the gathering too. Gorgeous,...