The book: “Getting By: Lessons From a Rural Past” puts forth some ideas that may seem radical. Can we possibly take anything good from the depression days many see as ‘ancient history’? What does it have to do with today? Author Jan Hoadley shows plenty.

Many approaching retirement have seen their pensions, and their safety nets, disappear. Those graduating from college have financial concerns too and those in college wonder how they can not be a casualty of the whole thing not of their creation. For those who have never had to conserve let alone do without it’s a daunting thought.

However the answer presented isn’t chuck it all and move to the high hills as some might think. Instead it’s evaluating our priorities, looking at our place in the big scheme of things, using the technology that we have and encouragement to do what we can from where we are. Basic introduction to gardening, small and large livestock, credit and budget information is all included as well as resources to begin looking further.

Through the end of May get 10% off Getting By: Lessons from a Rural Past” by going to Additional information is also found at the book’s website www.gettingbylessonsfromaruralpast.com – information for Americans no matter where you live. Strong communities build America from the ground up – and this is a good place to find the steps to get there.

If you are a fan of science fiction, philosophy, or alternative visions of the future then you will really enjoy this book. This is a very well written sci fi book that provides a very interesting view into a world with no privacy (a world that we are slowly becoming). This book is not a dystopia, but it does provide a rather different version of the future than many would like.

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As a philosophy major, I was required to read many books, most were long, boring, and in no way applied to my life, or the life of anyone I knew. Among these volumes there were a few gems, The Prince being the biggest diamond in the patch. In fewer than 100 pages Machiavelli managed to write a book that has influenced ever politician, and every business leader. This book is short, concise, and to the point, I believe that everyone should read this book at least once, and if you are planning to be a leader then I suggest memorizing its pages.

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