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Old 03/01/11, 01:37 PM
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What book should DD buy?
DH is on the hunt for preparedness/survival titles...

BUT DD will be getting the homesteading book wish list for my birthday.

If you were going to receive one book for your birthday this year, what homesteading-type book would you want?
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Old 03/01/11, 01:45 PM
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Old 03/01/11, 02:19 PM
 
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The earlier numbers of the Foxfire books.
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Another to consider is Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison.
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Old 03/01/11, 03:31 PM
 
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Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living. It has inspired me for 28 years.
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Old 03/02/11, 11:01 AM
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The Self-Sufficient Life and How To Live It ~ John Seymour is dearest to my heart.
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Old 03/02/11, 03:42 PM
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Woo hoo - I can't wait to print this out and give it to DD . Thanks to everyone for sharing their favorites. And keep 'em coming if you have more suggestions!
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Old 04/08/11, 10:42 AM
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And the winner is??
A Beth Moore book. But many thanks for your suggestions - I have a new and improved SINGLE wish list of books with "homesteady" and "survival/emergency preparedness" sections.
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Old 04/08/11, 10:55 AM
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I second Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living, and either The Self-Sufficient Life and How To Live It or The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency - both by John Seymour. Seymour is British, so a few of the things he talks about need "translation" or don't directly apply (e.g. he talks about European breeds of chickens rather than North American breeds) but it's still a truly excellent book full of great information, and I love his writing style!
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