Road to Self Sufficiency

[johnporter]

I was looking through the Back to Basic books tonight and found a guideline to self sufficiency. Here is the list in order they suggest.
1. Shelter
2. Energy
3. Raising Food/ Harvesting/ Gathering
4. Preserving Food
5. Home Crafts (money maker items)
6. Recreation

I got thinking this through for awhile and it made sense to me. I always thought hunting and fishing was fun, but remembered the good ole days when it was actually a need not a hobby..

[Admin]

John, I have that book kicking around here somewhere. I remember when I was in my late teens or early 20's and I'd read that while dreaming about the future. It's a great book ;D

[mooreorless]

I've got that on my list to pick up at the library this week. Looking forward to it.

[johnporter]

mooreorless,
You can't go wrong with that book. Its the best book I have seen yet on this subject..

[bigpat]

Can one of you guys tell me who the author is, and where I can get a copy? Thanks.

[Admin]

Pat, It's a Readers Digest book. Look on ebay, you may find one cheap.

[acewoodsman]

thats funny that so many of us have the same book it does have alot of good stuff in it ;D

[johnporter]

JC--when was your book printed? I think you got the first edition. Mine was copyrighted in 1981..

[bowslinger]

after reading my uncles as a kid i had too have one find one in a used book store in virginia still have it too good book

[mike692]

Half has it for around 7 bucks.


product.half.ebay.com/Back-to-Basics_W0QQprZ1207974QQtgZinfo

[mooreorless]

Picked up "Back to the Basics" at the library, had to order it in. Now I know what all the hype was all about. This book is definately a keeper for anybody serious about homesteading. Now I've got to find one to buy, that looks like the place to look, Thanks for the tip Mike. ;D

[mike692]

half.com is great for used books. I've only been stiffed once and half refunded my money no questions asked.

[hounddog25]

that is a great book....i actually have 2 copies.got my 2 copy in a box of book at auction.i think i gave $2 for it.if i only had one book....this would be it.good post and thumbs up to all you folks who have the book.for those of you who dont have this book...well...get one and fast..... ;D ;D