Books on surviving difficult times?

[Stanleythecat]

Can anyone recommnend some good books on how to suppliment your household in harder times?


I'm not looking for books by hardline patriots but pragmatic and level headed ways in which we might look at the way we live (based upon a life in this country) and maybe be a bit prepared for some harder times. I know there is lots of lively discussion on this site at times by some very informed people who already live at a near sustainable level, have any of you got your own heroes who inspire your living choices?

I don't really subscribe to the end of the world hypothesis or impending implosion of modern society but do work in local government where my collegues are falling thick and fast and have a young family at home.

Would love to hear your suggestions.

Leo

 

[slowworm]

That's a very good question. We've got a few general books on self reliance, money saving etc but I'm not sure I could recommend one particularly so I would also be very interested in hearing suggestions.

What's sort have knowledge have you already got? I could recommend a book on gardening for example, and if you have the space that springs to mind as one of the best ways to save some money by growing your own.

 

[TeeDee]

Stanley , PM sent.

 

[Nova & Pinky]

I came across this forum recently. Still only lurking there atm, but loads of useful information!

 

[slowworm]

I came across this forum recently. Still only lurking there atm, but loads of useful information!

They've got a book or two out. I've not seen them but I expect they would be worth a look at before deciding what to buy.

The articles on this site might also be worth a look at: http://www.downsizer.net/Projects/

 

[Osprey]

Anything by John Seymour, the guru of self-sufficiency, is always worth reading.

 

[Nova & Pinky]

His Complete guide to self-sufficiency is a bible

 

[Tengu]

Living better on less,

but I cant recall the author

 

[Stanleythecat]

Thanks for the responses guys. Haven't been on for a couple of days so I shall follow your threads.

Leo

 

[Manacles]

Living better on less,

but I cant recall the author

It was Patrick Rivers, it is out of print now so look on abebooks.co.uk for a copy

Cheers