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Reading Room:  Joel Salatin's 'Folks, this ain't normal'  |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 06:14:33 AM
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Has anyone read this yet? I just got it for Christmas, and so far it is really a good book. As you delve deeper into the book, he's borderline radical, but in a good way. He makes a lot of sense and has opened my eyes to some things, and on others he makes me realize things I had never considered. It's entertaining, enlightening and educational with a bit of humor thrown in. And so far, I'm only up to page 61. If he didn't use 'big' words, I would swear that I was listening in on a conversation between my dh and one of our neighbors. Joel's viewpoints sound just like them! If any of you have read it, let me know. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 07:11:44 AM
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Julie, I added that one to my wishlist when it came out. I wish the people who SHOULD read it would read it though. Lots of folks would benefit from a little of his eye-opening insight if they would only take it to heart!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 08:49:58 AM
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I'll have to look for that - I definitely admire him, but haven't read anything by him yet.
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 10:18:50 AM
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I'm already a believer in what he says, but he even opened my eyes a little wider.
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 2:33:09 PM
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Oh! I've wanted to read that and forgot to put it on my Christmas wish list! Glad to hear you are enjoying it!
~April
Playing in the Sonshine
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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
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Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 06:23:21 AM
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I have the book sitting on my nightstand. It's in my stack to be read. Can't wait to discuss it!
Lindsay
Farmgirl Sister #1452
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2011 : 8:01:49 PM
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The book is on my nightstand, too. I've read many of his other books and heard him speak too. He writes just like he talks. It's awesome. He has great, practical ideas that are frugal and believes that family's can live on a farm and support themselves without debt.
Amazing concept!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2012 : 04:49:55 AM
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Kristine - which other books of his did you read, and which did you like the best? I'm considering getting another one of his, but I'm not sure which one I want. I was thinking the 'Lunatic Farmer' one. Oh, I would LOVE to hear him speak! Some of the ideas in this book are really sound and encourages me to work hard to make Paradise as self-sufficient as possible. My dh is trying to push me to finish it so he can read it, but this is a book to read slow and savor!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 7:11:53 PM
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You Can Farm - is great with lots of "how-to's"
Lunatic Farmer - real writting in his voice, great info on farm system & gov. problems. Made me laugh & cry.
Everything I Want to Do is Illegal - All I can say is awesome!!!
I love the frugality that he talks about is all areas of his family's life. Would love to talk with his wife :)
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2012 : 11:12:18 AM
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Ya know, Kristine, I had that very same thought - I would love to sit down and visit with his wife, too. Can you imagine some of the stories SHE has to tell! I'm thinking Lunatic and Illegal are the next ones I want to read. If I buy another 'how to' book for the farm, dh may just toss me in the pond - and right now it's just a little too cold to go swimming!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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Joel Salatin's 'Folks, this ain't normal'
