tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post7926137047589185257..comments2024-03-23T05:42:07.516-04:00Comments on The Deliberate Agrarian: Part 1 ofAllan C. Carlson's"The Natural FamilyWhere It Belongs"(a book review)Herrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-50346749789946015262014-03-07T10:33:48.399-05:002014-03-07T10:33:48.399-05:00Mr. Kimball, I just purchased this book. Thank yo...Mr. Kimball, I just purchased this book. Thank you for reviewing it and sharing your thoughts with others. I found myself thinking if these were the quotes you used, imagine what I was missing out in. Thank you again. I think I will be very pleased. <br /><br />Ouida GabrielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-15401583116764071092014-02-13T11:13:14.321-05:002014-02-13T11:13:14.321-05:00Mike,
You are a faster reader than I am. I can re...Mike,<br /><br />You are a faster reader than I am. I can relate to your analysis and disappointment. I'm hoping to blog a report on the first three chapters later today or tomorrow.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-40332097973151537472014-02-13T10:18:13.029-05:002014-02-13T10:18:13.029-05:00Herrick,
Like you I waited anxiously for the deliv...Herrick,<br />Like you I waited anxiously for the delivery of Carlson's new book. Like you I salivated during the introduction and was prepared for a wonderful read. I must say though, the deeper I read into the book the more disappointed I became. I really, really tried hard to like this book. I kept reading, waiting on something that would turn my thoughts to family, farming or a return to the soil. I started to give up on even finishing after Chapter's 4.....5. This was not the reading content that I was expecting at all.<br />I did trudge through the middle and final chapters and was pleasantly surprised with a tidbit of material contained in the last chapter. In retrospect, this book contained more anticipation than content. <br />There is no doubt that Mr. Carlson is a brillent man and an excellent researcher, but other than the introduction along with Chapters 1 & 10 I gleaned very little from this work.<br />Sorry to seem so negative. but I really was disappointed.<br /><br />Mike Old Orchard Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267978317345477632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-22654687631251088402014-02-13T07:19:04.410-05:002014-02-13T07:19:04.410-05:00Although we lived close to Washington DC, we were ...Although we lived close to Washington DC, we were in, what was then considered, the deep suburbs. I grew up in a neighborhood that was so close, that if you did not know someone, it was really strange. Our neighborhood was also about 99% practicing Christians, and our world revolved around the community and the church.<br />Everyone was involved. <br />There were many, many thousands of members, and it grew to include other denominations, because of the "Spirit" of the people that shared their lives and the activities of the church.<br />To this day, anyone that grew up there, has the greatest memories of what it was like to care about others, to love where they lived, and even to have a website of the area, that has grown way beyond belief. These were people that believed in family, marriage, hard work, and right in the heart of industry. (most worked in DC)<br />God was always the center of our lives, and yes, some even grew gardens. Almost all of the families had grandparents that grew all of their own food, and believe it or not, no one in Washington would have been without a garden in my parents day. It was part of their history. Yes, talking over fences, growing food, and never would you live there, without roses in your yard. My mother and father gave us the most wonderful life in the world. We always knew what was expected of us, we believed in it, and we lived it.<br />I only pray that we can all share what it is to "really live" in the current world. Being independent and getting away from a great deal of "industry" would be the first step. I did, and I will never look back. <br />Thank you Lord! Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-54970875390307485762014-02-13T01:39:51.250-05:002014-02-13T01:39:51.250-05:00Thanks for sharing! Too many couples live together...Thanks for sharing! Too many couples live together, thinking it superior to marriage. Where I work, I see this type of thinking destroying families and leading everyone involved to poverty and solitary living. They become needy and leaners on others to provide for them. <br /><br />Maybe I could put this book somewhere visible. :-) I work in a church office. We're happy to feed the hungry, but at the same time, we can see how sin - yes sin - is the root cause of their physical poverty. The first words of your quote (Didn't read it all) explained this so well.SharonRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043548752523750347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-5809416301146521892014-02-12T19:28:53.354-05:002014-02-12T19:28:53.354-05:00Well, I'm into the first two chapters now. The...Well, I'm into the first two chapters now. The agrarian themes presented in the introduction are NOT in the first two chapters that follow. Stay tuned for my next installment of comments on this book.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-10601822516094044552014-02-12T19:12:43.293-05:002014-02-12T19:12:43.293-05:00IT soulds ike a great book! As a Christian agraria...IT soulds ike a great book! As a Christian agrarian, it sounds like a book I would enjoy and add to my collection. <br /><br />I do read with an electronic reader most of the time. It just takes up so much less space. We are minimalists, in our space requirements as well as posessions.Sheryl at Providence Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127223943390691667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-5675480173339574862014-02-12T17:30:38.582-05:002014-02-12T17:30:38.582-05:00This book sounds fascinating!
I realise you'v...This book sounds fascinating!<br /><br />I realise you've only just dipped a toe into it, but once you've read more you should consider writing a brief review on Amazon.com. He doesn't have any reviews or stars yet, so there's not much to encourage curious book-browsers to purchase.<br /><br />Looking forward to the next installment of your review!Darren (Green Change)http://www.green-change.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-76940973113281183782014-02-12T16:53:26.106-05:002014-02-12T16:53:26.106-05:00I'm with you. I don't care for electronic ...I'm with you. I don't care for electronic reading options. I like a real book. A paperback option might be nice for this one. I don't have $$ to order right now anyway. Keep your reviews coming but if you like it this much already and haven't even gotten to chapter one, I'm feeling you're going to like the rest.Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-58271961146246320122014-02-12T15:58:14.485-05:002014-02-12T15:58:14.485-05:00Also, the book will probably be cheaper when it co...Also, the book will probably be cheaper when it comes out in paperback. <br /><br />I'm not trying to discourage anyone from buying this book. Everyone with an interest in agrarianism should buy and read every book they can find about the subject, and this one looks like it's going to be excellent. <br /><br />I'm just pointing out that there may be a less expensive option in a few months, and less expensive is always better.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-3654252526111832702014-02-12T14:08:20.269-05:002014-02-12T14:08:20.269-05:00Hi Cynthia,
Yes, all wealth originates from the e...Hi Cynthia,<br /><br />Yes, all wealth originates from the earth. I wonder if the agrarian 80% includes the ocean-generated wealth? <br /><br />Personally, I spend too much money on books. And not all of them end up being as good as I hope they will be. I've only read the introduction to this one. Maybe you should hold off until I get a couple more blog reviews posted for this book.<br /> :-)<br /><br />Oh, and by the way, I just can't get excited about buying an electronic version of a book. I can't write in the margins and underline with a pencil. And how do I read them if the grid goes down some day?<br /><br />Thanks for the comment.Herrick Kimballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-59525651957513148672014-02-12T13:42:15.076-05:002014-02-12T13:42:15.076-05:00I've been thinking of "investments" ...I've been thinking of "investments" as of late and I think I need to see my growing library as one. One theory denotes wealth comes from the ground (80% Agrarian, 20% mining)but that is limiting. Intellectual and spiritual wealth are just as, if not more, important. Thank you for leading me to another worthwhile book.Cyndi Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05794693752183307243noreply@blogger.com