Here are some of the books in my personal bookshelf.  My bookshelf has many more books that I will be adding to this list as I have time.  Some of the other authors include Wendell Berry, Wes Jackson, Wanda Urbanska, Donald McCaig, Helen and Scott Nearing, Noel Perrin, Ronald Jager, Sallyann J. Murphey and many others.

• How to Find Your Ideal Country Home - by Gene GeRue A must have guide for anyone interested in purchasing rural property, the book discusses many of the criteria needed in choosing the right place for you, walking you through the steps of setting your own criteria as it goes. Get it from Amazon.com

  
  

• The Contrary Farmer - by Gene Logsdon Fighting against the factory farms, Gene discusses a better, more sustainable alternative. He calls these "cottage farms" and advocates returning to the small farms America was built with. Get it from Amazon.com

  
  

• Voluntary Simplicity - by Duane Elgin This book was my introduction to simple living and, while I do not agree with everything mentioned, I did find it a valuable read. Get it from Amazon.com

  
  

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  Five Acres and Independence - by Maurice Grenville Kains A how-to on running a mini-farm, this book discusses some of the plants and animals involved, as well as some of the older technology that may still be beneficial. Get it from Amazon.com