Helen Nearing

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""The Brave New World"" is a thought-provoking book written by Helen Nearing, an American author and advocate for simple living. The book delves into the concept of progress and its impact on society, exploring the ways in which technological advancements have changed the world we live in. Nearing argues that while progress has brought many benefits, it has also led to a loss of connection with nature, a decline in community, and a sense of alienation from ourselves and each other. Drawing on her own experiences living a simple and sustainable lifestyle, Nearing offers a vision for a new kind of world - one that prioritizes human connection, environmental stewardship, and a sense of purpose beyond material success. She challenges readers to question the status quo and consider what kind of world they want to live in, and offers practical tips for living a more intentional and fulfilling life. Overall, ""The Brave New World"" is a powerful call to action for anyone who is concerned about the direction our society is headed in and wants to make a positive difference in the world. It is a timely and inspiring read that will leave readers feeling motivated to create a better future for themselves and for generations to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Our Right to Travel"" by Helen Nearing is a book that explores the importance of traveling freely and without restrictions. Nearing argues that the ability to travel is a basic human right that should not be impeded by governments or other institutions. She discusses the historical and political context of travel restrictions, including the role of passports and visas, and the impact they have on individuals and society as a whole. The book also delves into the environmental and economic benefits of travel, and how these benefits can be maximized while minimizing negative impacts. Nearing draws from her own experiences as a traveler and activist to provide a compelling argument for the importance of free and open travel. Overall, ""Our Right to Travel"" is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the politics and ethics of travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A treasury of wisdom on growing old gracefully-featuring the words of Ovid, Thomas Jefferson, Walt Whitman, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Henry James, Carlos Castenada, Annie Dillard, Anatole Broyard, and many others-compiled by the renowned coauthor of Living the Good Life just before her death at age 91.

Helen and Scott Nearing, authors of Living the Good Life and many other bestselling books, lived together for 53 years until Scott's death at age 100. Loving and Leaving the Good Life is Helen's testimonial to their life together and to what they stood for: self-sufficiency, generosity, social justice, and peace. In 1932, after deciding it would be better to be poor in the country than in the city, Helen and Scott moved from New York Ciy to Vermont. Here they created their legendary homestead which they described in Living the Good Life: How to Live Simply and Sanely in a Troubled World, a book that has sold 250,000 copies and inspired thousands of young people to move back to the land. The Nearings moved to Maine in 1953, where they continued their hard physical work as homesteaders and their intense intellectual work promoting social justice. Thirty years later, as Scott approached his 100th birthday, he decided it was time to prepare for his death. He stopped eating, and six weeks later Helen held him and said goodbye. Loving and Leaving the Good Life is a vivid self-portrait of an independent, committed and gifted woman. It is also an eloquent statement of what it means to grow old and to face death quietly, peacefully, and in control. At 88, Helen seems content to be nearing the end of her good life. As she puts it, "To have partaken of and to have given love is the greatest of life's rewards. There seems never an end to the loving that goes on forever and ever. Loving and leaving are part of living." Helen's death in 1995 at the age of 92 marks the end of an era. Yet as Helen writes in her remarkable memoir, "When one door closes, another opens." As we search for a new understanding of the relationships between death and life, this book provides profound insights into the question of how we age and die.