thought provoking

I really enjoyed this. it is a very American book and the author was certainly coming from a different fundamental life perspective from my own, but as Joel himself says you should read books that you don't agree with!
Having said that, there was a lot that made total sense, the perspectives on how taking cheap energy for granted shapes our society and how it has totally transformed agriculture and inverted the costs of beef, pork and chicken for example. if you are interested in where food comes from and ideas on the bigger environmental picture this is a great listen. there are loads of ideas for further reading and things to think about implementing in your own life. some of the things like food security might have sounded paranoid last year, but I think in the perspective of COVID suddenly seem very reasonable. hmm, could I get a mouldering toilet?

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Required reading for you if you’re a … human being.

I’ve read thousands of books and I honestly think this is my favourite one.
The authentic voice of a man who comes from a tradition of folks so modestly and radically normal (and therefore beautifully divergent from the limiting, damaging and plastic “norms” of recent human society) that his messages impact on one deeply. I am literally changing my family’s life in response.
The certainty of Joel’s conviction in his way of living (grow the soil, raise the crops and animals, make home and family the great centre of learning, loving and doing) has grown as he has watched a neglected valley heal and come into fruitful and abundant life across the span of his time. It’s an erudite, important and beautiful book.
Be careful, if you listen to it you might have to do something about it…

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Once again, incredible and educational

Joel Salatin truly is The Godfather! Our family appreciates his wisdom, clarity, and perspective so much. Thank you, Joel and all at Polyface

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Essential reading to comprehend food

This book gives a good overview of the mentality of legislators and the problems we are facing globally. With every problem he lists actual realistic solutions which is really refreshing!

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The best book I have ever come across

So enlightening and saddening and enjoyable. Started as grandpa's stories, then started to be really educational, then made me real sad about the reality

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Salatin is a true prophet for our times

A prophet who advocate s profit.....but in a way that builds community, saves the world and gives people much higher levels of life satisfaction. This call for 'normality' provides inspiration for anyone who thinks the state of the world (in particular food production) is in a precarious mess

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Foundation for any farmer.

Makes you feel that need for old mother nature. The arguments put forward in this book are very interesting!!..

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A deeply interesting insightful and inspiring listen

His no nonsense take on farming, culture and politics is incredible.
The delivery is calm and well paced.
All in all a very enjoyable, entertaining and enlightening listen.

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Amazing book. Everyone needs to read this.

This book was inspirational.
Joel Salatin has a unique view of the world and helps the listener to see things through the eyes of just a few decades ago and makes them question what they take for granted as normal.
Everyone from the farmer to eco-activist should read this book and will get something out of it.

I challenge you to read it and not come away thinking "maybe I should get a chicken or 2 for my back yard."

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Thought provoking. This ain’t normal!

Just listened to 25 excellent, thought provoking and real heart felt hours of reality wake up. I can’t say how enthused I am at listening to Joel spout his years of wisdom bought about from his real life experience. He sounds like my father and I’m hooked. I was already part way along this path of real food realisation and now I’m set to promote my raw milk in a far more informed and confident manner

Listen to Joel practically solve the worlds problems. Shame government won’t listen to his answers. Can’t rate this book highly enough. So much information it demands listening to numerous times!

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