In a world filled with stories of environmental devastation and social dysfunction; EcoVillage at Ithaca is a refreshing and hopeful look at a modern-day village that is taking an integrated approach to addressing these problems.This book tells the story of life at EcoVillage at Ithaca; an internationally recognized example of sustainable development. It transports the reader into the midst of a vibrant community that includes co-housing neighborhoods; small-scale organic farming; land preservation; green building; energy alternatives and hands-on education. By integrating proven social and environmental alternatives into a living model; EcoVillage at Ithaca provides a rare glimpse into one possiblemdash;and positivemdash;future for the planet.EcoVillage at Ithaca delves into the heart of the lived experience at this innovative community. It provides a warm; personal and reflective look at what it is like to create a sustainable culture. The book tells in-depth stories about an integrated way of life:Running a family farm Creating ldquo;invented celebrationsrdquo; The poignancy of a home birth; as well as a conscious death Community work parties Dramatic examples of personal transformationAt the same time; as one chapter states; ldquo;This is not Utopia;rdquo; and the struggles and conflicts inherent in any community endeavor are not glossed over.Human scale; accessible and inspiring; the example of EcoVillage at Ithaca will help readers imagine fresh alternatives to ldquo;life as usual.rdquo; It will appeal to all who are hungry to learn about successful working models of a more sustainable approach to living with each other and the earth.Liz Walker co-founded and has directed EcoVillage at Ithaca since its inception in 1991 and has lived there with her family since the first buildings were completed. She has worked on all aspects of the communityrsquo;s development and has written and lectured widely on the topic.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worst book that I have ever readBy GBWorst book that I have ever read. It is amazing to me how anyone can read this senseless moronic drivel and then pretend it is good.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Candid. Confusing. and ConsciousBy DollscaresErics prose makes me think. It makes me "kill my idols" but also reincarnate them into human beings. I highly recommend this to any Hole fan. Nirvana fan. or anyone young person like myself who got stuck with boomer parents and tends to romanticize gen xs alt nation without looking at its context. Its so refreshing to get to hear Erics side of things without the media filter or glitz. Not living inside Erics head. some of the metaphors dont make sense to me but they clearly show a stream of consciousness.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Tell a story... dont paint a picture with wordsBy M. T. WilsonIm curious about the lives of others. It doesnt have to be a Kurt Cobain. it could be the Cambodian immigrant working at the donut shop down the street. I want to know how other people put their lives together and - in some cases - take them apart. Erlandsons book is simply a sweet stew of his thoughts and feelings at the time and very specifically toward Kurt Cobain. Unfortunately. its indecipherable as any sort of information real or imagined. Wouldve been good to know in plain terms what Erlandsons life was like and how he saw the others around him. but Im guessing hell get around to that book at another time. At least. I hope so.
