Auckland Council Libraries: Living sustainably

Living sustainably

A collection of memoirs from people who have carved out a simpler life out in the countryside.

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A table in the orchard

Michelle Crawford

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A seductive taste of slow living in one of the most beautiful valleys in Tasmania filled with inspiring images and lip-smacking recipes.

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The art of free travel

Patrick Jones

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Wanting a fresh challenge on their already happy and sustainable life, Patrick Jones and his family set off on a year-long cycling journey along Australia’s east coast. This book is their remarkable story of a year of ethical living.

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Real dirt

James Woodford

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This story tells of how James Woodford found a piece of land to live on; and in doing so he found his way understanding Australia and its people. Readers will learn how life that is environmentally sustainable can be enriching and exciting.

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A wife on Gorge River

Catherine Stewart

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Told with honesty and humour, Catherine's insight memoir explains how and why she made Gorge River her home, and raised a family while living off the land and sea.

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A home companion

Wendyl Nissen

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The tale of a year-long journey from straight-talking, hard-bitten journalist to green goddess - complete with fabulous recipes and experimental disasters - all told in a smart, funny and self-deprecating fashion.

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Woman in the wilderness

Miriam Lancewood

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An inspirational story of adventure and bravery where one woman learns to dig deep and push the boundaries in order to discover what really matters in life. An engaging read perfect for anyone exploring the idea of living a more authentic, real life.

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Pigs in clover, or, how I accidentally fell in love with the good life

Simon Dawson

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Taking up the challenge of leaving city life behind; Simon and his wife, move into the wilds of Devon. Through the madcap journey Simon learns what it takes to truly survive self-sufficiency and enjoy a slice of the good life.

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A widow's walk off-grid to self-reliance

Annie Dodds

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Hoping to pursue a decades old dream of living a quiet life, Annie Dodds buys an old house on fifty acres of land. The story that follows tells of the peace and contentment she finds there.

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Our life off the grid

J. David Cox

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This memoir is one couple’s journey as they started a new life living off the grid on a remote island off the coast of British Columbia. For readers who are seriously considering this lifestyle change, this book is a must-read.

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The woman on the mountain

Sharyn Munro

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A lyrical account of one woman’s journey towards a sustainable and truly rewarding lifestyle in the mountain forests. Often humorous and heart-wrenching, Sharyn Munro’s story will charm and inspire everyone who have unfulfilled dreams.

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