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Roger CO's avatar

Ok here's my top five read in the last 20 years.

Heavyweights:

- The Way by Edward (Teddy) Goldsmith (1992)

- The Systems View of Life by Fritzok Capra & Pier Luisi (2016)

Fiction

- Prophet Song by Paul Lynch (2023)

- Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver (2000)

Document

- The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane (2012)

There's about 60 more listed in the post here https://rogerco.substack.com/p/of-eco-related-books

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thanks Roger, that is very generous of you 🙏🏻. I loved Flight Behaviour , but have not read the others.

I thought “Prophet Song” got bad reviews , but I need to re visit this book on your recommendation.

Was Teddy Goldsmith editor of the Ecology magazine ? I have faint recollection…so will look it up along with the others you recommend…although the Capra one is probably a stretch for me…

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The Word Herder's avatar

I love the books, well, all books, almost!

I'm reading, when I can, a book about the American Civil War, and how strikingly similar people are now to people then, when building up to a war.

Oh, this whole thing with money and wealth, it really needs a good shake and reassessment!!

But books, books, books. I love 'em.

I'm slowly moving in, in my new apt, new job. Gotta get going and fetch another load over today. I'll end it with a rental truck to bring the bigger bits, and... Start a new life.

Maybe I'll write a book, too. ;) Hugs, Susan!! Thanks for the good stuff, and hope you're doing well. xo xo

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Susan Harley's avatar

Not sure I love all books , but if I was bereft of any choice .. I would read the cornflake box 😂

Enjoy your Civil War Book, as history does repeat itself if we don’t learn from it .

Wishing you much joy and delight in your new home & job xxx

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Simp Of Human Progress's avatar

Thank you for the recommendations. I would love to join the book club when it does start. My recommendations are mostly classical philosophy, such as the Gay science by Niezstche

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Susan Harley's avatar

I am delighted you will be joining our book club, bravo. You will be such a valued participant , with your reading preferences.

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Simp Of Human Progress's avatar

You are welcome

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Denise Roth's avatar

A book recommendation: The More With Less Cookbook by Doris Jantzen.

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thank you Denise, I am going to look up your recommendation 🙏🏻

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Gillian & Li'l Bean's avatar

Thanks, Susan. The first two look especially interesting - of the five I’ve only read Meg‘s one!

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Susan Harley's avatar

I think you would enjoy those books , let me know if you get round to reading them…

I have a few Meg Wheatley’s ..do you have a favourite ?

Also have her song lines, based on the aborigine walking themes…it is a wonderful mix of Meg’s words and dreamlike music 💖

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thank you Chris , for your support and companionship .

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