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The Good Life by Helen and Scott Nearing — A Timeless Blueprint for Self-Sufficiency

The Good Life is more than a book about self-sufficiency—it’s a manifesto for intentional living. First published in the mid-20th century, Helen and Scott Nearing’s classic has endured because its core message feels even more relevant today: a simpler, more deliberate life can be richer, healthier, and more meaningful than one driven by excess and…

Why I Started SimpleSelfSufficency

I started SimpleSelfSufficency because becoming more self-reliant shouldn’t feel overwhelming or unrealistic. Too much information in the self-sufficiency space is either overly complicated or disconnected from everyday life. I wanted a place that focuses on practical, achievable steps toward independence.

This blog is about learning useful skills at your own pace—whether that’s growing food, preserving what you have, or understanding the principles behind self-sufficient living. A key part of the site is reviewing books in the self-sufficiency and simple living space, along with sharing clear, straightforward guides that help turn ideas into action.

SimpleSelfSufficency is for anyone who wants a calmer, more intentional approach to self-reliance—built one skill at a time.