Throughout the book, the individuals interviewed seem to enjoy their self-sufficient lives, even though they admit such a life is more difficult than life with modern conveniences. Why do you think they feel this way? How would you enjoy such a life? Why? Can you think of benefits to living in such a way?

In the discussion of home remedies, there are many remedies that seem questionable, but some that seem logical and commonplace. Choose two home remedies and discuss whether you believe such a remedy could possibly work. Why? What is the basis for your belief? What would you use for the same ailment?

The characters interviewed in the novel have lived vastly different lives than many of us. Choose one individual and compare and contrast his or her life to your own. What are similarities? What are some differences?

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