Synopsis:
Taking its inspiration from John Seymour's bestselling classic, The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century brings the subject up to date by showing how to live a more sustainable life that everyone can access, whether living in the city, the suburbs, or the country. Sharing their experiences, tips, and techniques, father-and-son team Dick and James Strawbridge show how to make the practical changes that will have a big impact on your life-without having to transform your lifestyle. Covering eco projects, plant-by-plant and animal- by-animal identification, how to produce little or no waste and to remove our dependence upon fossil fuels, and so much more, Self Sufficiency for the 21st Century includes something for everyone—from urban apartment dwellers to suburbanites to those living in the countryside.
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My Opinion:
This is an in-depth look at everything green. From baking bread, to housing chickens. Making window boxes to making cider. It has it all. Unfortunately I haven't tried any of the things in the book, but I do intend to. This is a keeper for the environmental lovers out there. we have a responsibility to take care of ourselves and our planet. This book shows us how.
4/5
~I received a copy from DK Canada. I was not compensated for my opinion.~
Oooo I want this! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteWith the economy tanking like it is and services provided by government possibly diminishing due to lack of funding, self-sustainability will become a vital issue in the years and decades to come. Books like these will probably be very important resources to many.
ReplyDeleteIt's not just an issue of caring about the environment, but one of survival.
Lee
Tossing It Out
I haven't seen self sufficiency for the 21st century but I do like Dick Strawbridge's websites. Thanks for the heads up I'll add to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI do like these fellows but it is sad that they felt it acceptable to use US (mis)spellings and American names using 'egg plant' instead of 'Aubergine,' 'Yard' instead of 'Garden' etc. after all they are English and the photographs are from their own land in the West country not West Virginia. Nevertheless this is not a bad introduction and includes some modern topics such as solar power but Mr Seymour’s book is still the best you can read.
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