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Kez was the recipient of a 'Pay it Forward' book giveaway, and was kind enough to pass on The Good Life book to me to read when she finished it.
So in the spirit of passing it on, I am having a Giveaway of two books: The Good Life, by Scott and Helen Nearing, and In Praise of Slow by Carl Honore.
The Good Life is written by a couple who lived as self-sufficiently as possible for many years, and details their lives on two different properties. Although I found the writing style a bit dry at times (and sometimes a little pompous), the content is still very interesting.
In Praise of Slow takes a look at the international Slow Movement, and how to slow down not only with the food we eat, but in other areas of our lives as well. Worth the read. I should add however, that this books has been well-loved - the spine and all pages are intact but it is heavily creased and well-thumbed! I bought it like that so not all the damage is mine LOL.
If you are interested in receiving either of these books, leave me a comment stating which one you'd like (or that you don't mind either book) and I'll put you in the draw. International readers are welcome too :-)
Comments will close on Wednesday p.m. and I'll announce the recipients on Thursday.
50 comments:
Hi - I've read The Good Life and agree with all your sentiments. It is interesting because they are both so strict in their views (ie - no livestock!) but still a classic in that vein. I would love to win either book...I am in Canada though the pony express should get through.
Jan
I'd love to recieve either book.
I've just tried making the bread from your last post and I couldn't get it to rise.Any ideas? I didn't use a breadmaker, just mixed it up and kneaded it by hand. The flour may have been a bit coarse(I just got a hand grinder and have been trying it out on stuff). Also was I supposed to mix the yeast up with water first? the packet didn't say so I just put it strait in.
Its been in the oven for 50mins and is just about done, tastes pretty good though.
Thanks
I've been a follower of the slow movement for a number of years with great results both in a personal sense and a culinary one.. so would love to be in your draw for 'In Praise of Slow'. Ta.
susiecol.
Hi guys, you are all duly noted :-)
Black Rat - It's always a good idea to mix the yeast with warm water first and let it sit to see if it bubbles, that way you know if the yeast is still OK. If it's getting a little old the bread won't rise as much, could that be an issue? French bread is also pretty light and fluffy so I wonder if the coarser flour didn't help either. Still, as long as it tastes good :-)
Cheers, Julie
Hi Julie
I would love to win 'In Praise of Slow'.
My husband and I are trying to live more sustainably, taking it one step at a time. To help him with his diabetes, we are focusing on our diet and food shopping habits as the first step.
Thanks, Deb
Thanks Julie, The yeast is most likly very old, I used the remainder of a packet that could have been opened a year ago.
I live in Victoria, by the way.
Hi Julie, lovely of you to be passing these books on. I'd love to read 'in praise of slow.'
Enjoy your weekend!
Cheers,
Ally
www.happyearth.com.au
Hi Julie
I would love to read either of these books. Thanks for putting them up for offer. I am in QLD.
aeonie :)
Hi Julie,
I would so love to read the slow food movement book - I have been interested in this for a while and have not been able to find much info locally. I would also be happy afterward to return it to you and you can offer it to someone else through your blog. I love the pay it forward idea! Thanks for a great blog.
I'd love either/or so could you add me to draw please. :)
I'd love to read the slow movement book. I borrowed the other one from the library but found it too just too hard to get into so returned it unread.
cheers kate
Hi Julie,
I'd be happy to read either book if I'm lucky enough to win.
take care
Pip
Really interested in the "Slow" book, and have been for some time. I'd tape up the binding to make it just like new before passing it on again! :)
Hi Julie,
I would like to go in the draw for either book.
Tracy
happy to be one parcel end of the good life. Own and loved SLOW. happy to pass it on if Im lucky!
Hi Julie,
Great idea to pass these books on. I would love to check out either of these books. Isnt this rain fantastic... have a fab weekend.
Donna from the Gong..
Hi Julie, I own the "In Praise of Slow" and would love to get the other one to read. I also agree that its great to pass it on... Annet
Hi Julie,
I enjoy your blog. Haven't commented before, but I am a book fiend and building a survivalist and sustainability reference library...so your kind offer drove me out of the lurkosphere. I really like the look of the Good Life book.
All the best,
Rachael
Hello! I would love either book! I have not heard of either one and am quite interested. THanks!
Oh I would love either book!
I can thoroughly recommend the Slow Movement book, it really is a thought-provoking read and I often go back and re-read sections. Just a comment from a lurker, no need to put my name in draw.
I have read the Helen and Scot Nearing book and can say that they have had a great influence on many lives here in Vermont and elsewhere I am sure. I have heard little of the slow movement and would be very interested to read more about it. Thanks so much for the opportunity!
The good Life sound like a great read!
ajcmeyer AT go DOT com
I would love "The Good Life"!!! I was hoping to get it from the library and ebay..... then to tease me there was an article on the couple in a magazine my husband bought (Make: Technology on your time)!!!
I would really like to compare it to Linda Cockburn's "Living the Good Life".
Cheers!Nicole
Mary
zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com
Hi Julie :) I'd really like to win the Good Life for my daughter because she is seriously wanting to learn to do this kind of thing, and I encourage her strongly to live off the land or find a way to do it! How cool is that?!
Count me in for "in praise of slow" thank you Julie. Cooking aside, I am particularly curious to read about learning how to 'slow' down in other areas.
Hi, I would love either of them as I haven't read them yet.
I'd be interested in either thanks Julie. Sam.
Hmm either sounds interesting. Thanks Emily
Hello, Both books sound very interesting. Hope you had a good weekend.
Hi there, I would love to be entered into your giveaway and would be happy/grateful to be offered either of them.
Lisa
Both looks interesting, though I think I'd like to read In praise of slow! Thanks for a nice giveaway:)
I would love to be included in your book give away - especially for "In Praise of Slow." I have been giving away a book a month on my own blog - each a favorite that helped me on the path to discovering what it means to be "living the good life", but I have not yet come across this one. Can't wait to read it!
Love a giveaway - thanks Julie! I'd be interested in reading both of these books so I'd be happy with either.
Hi Julie, Love to read your blog. i'd love to go in the draw to win either book. Thanks, Jeanette
I'd love to go in the draw for The Good Life. Sounds fascinating.
I'd love to win a copy of The Good Life.
lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net
What a great idea, I'd like to be considered for either book please.
I would love a turn with "in praise of slow"! Thanks for sharing these. If I don't end up with your copy I'll have to have look at the local library I think.
Oooh, I'd love to be considered for either book. Both sound like they have a lot of good info. Thanks for the contest!
Either one sounds great.
Thanks for the giveaway!
kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
HI - you sure you want to send the book to Canada? I'd love to read 'The Good Life' and get a few ideas. Thanks for a great blog! johnpendAThotmailDOTcom
Can I please go in the draw for the Good Life. I will even send it back or pass it on when I have read it!
Gav
i have always wanted to read the good life. The other book sounds good as well. Thanks for passing these on.
Both books sound interesting. Also I love the idea that these have been passed on through blog contests. If I get one of them I would pass it on through my own blog, Frugal Foodie: http://frugalfoodie.pnn.com/11986-on-the-stove
Hi Julie,
I would like to read either book, I have only just started to live more simply and more green and I am sure they would be helpful. My first step was making my own laundry powder and I have you to thank for the recipe!
Thanks for such a great, helpful blog.
Hi, I've also just started on the simple living journey. I would love to read either book.
Thanks.
Hi. I would so love to read "In praise of slow" - its been on my wish list for some time.
Thanks muchly :)
Ditto what Nicci said, I've been wanting that book for a long time:) Thanks for the giveaway, what a nice thing to do.
ps. and I love your blog!
I'd love The Good LIfe. Have already read in praise of slow - great book!!!
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