The days when a man could go off into the wilderness and manage to live with nothing but a rifle and a knife are far in the past. The new reality demands a rational approach to self-sufficient living.
There are A lot of books and blog post about self sufficient living that will show you how to plant a garden, keep chickens, and make artisan cheese. But I have yet to see one that tells you why any of this is important.
Moreover, why is it important now, when true self-sufficiency is more impossible than ever? And if it’s impossible, why should you even bother trying?
What does Self-Sufficient living means to you in the twenty-first century?