A Nation of Farmers

Update:

​     So far I am thoroughly enjoying this book. I did find the first chapter to be bogged down by doom and gloom and had to remind myself the book was written during the 2008-2009 recession. With that being said, this book, so far has been well researched and carefully considered. Unlike the previous book, this one has a clear objective, and is written out, essay-like, to be presented to the reader with such factual authority.  And even though all the intense information in the first chapter, while sometimes tedious, did set the scene well for the second.

​     The second chapter moved from warning of impending doom, to a call to arms of sorts, encouraging everyone to start farming/gardening. It even labels these new small farms and gardens “victory gardens" and "victory farms.” The chapter goes into the reasons, and effects of becoming a nation of farmers, and continues to call on you, the reader, to change, and make changes in your life.  It was another, well informed, well written and inspiring chapter. 

​     I find this book is like having a long and in depth conversation with a friend who is well informed. It’s part informational, part inspirational, and also, a huge call to action. You can’t read what’s in this book and not desire to do something. It makes you consider your whole world, and everything you do. It’s honest, and truthful, and passionate, without being hippie mumbo-jumbo. I’m going to have to purchase this book for myself. Read, and reread over and over again just to remind myself of the life I live in. This book articulates all the reasons I became a homesteader, including the ones I felt, but had yet to fully grasp.  

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     So, what are your thoughts? Do you love it, or hate it?