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Living the good life
213 pages
A grounded, reflective immersion into twenty years of intentional homesteading and natural living in the Green Mountains.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a quiet, deliberate life shaped by the changing seasons of the Green Mountains. The pace is steady and unhurried, mirroring the twenty years of homesteading it chronicles. Its tone is earnest and deeply practical, offering a grounded look at what it means to cultivate a natural lifestyle from the soil up. The prose is clear and observant, anchoring the reader in the earthy, rustic mood of rural Vermont. It is an experience defined by intentional living and a profound connection to nature. This is a perfect read for those who yearn for self-sufficiency and find deep comfort in the quiet, methodical rhythms of country life.
- Mood
- earthy
- peaceful
- rustic
- contemplative
- Tone
- earnest
- practical
- reflective
- grounded
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- intentional living · self-sufficiency · connection to nature · rural homesteading
- The writing
- Clear, practical, and deeply observant of the natural world and the daily rhythms of country life.
- The arc
- A steady progression from the initial pursuit of a natural lifestyle to a deeply rooted contentment in the wilderness.
- Who it's for
- Readers who yearn for a simpler, intentional life and find comfort in the quiet details of rural self-sufficiency.
About the book
Describes the twenty years the authors spent homesteading in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Bibliography: p. 203-209
Description from Open Library.
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