Another book I have read is the Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I read other novels by Barbara but it was quite a few years ago. I enjoyed the beginning of the book but less so the end. I really got tired of reading it and wished it would end. I did continue reading only to see what happened to each one hoping for resolution to their emotional dilemnas. The book followed one family as they started out as missionaries in Africa and then followed them in the future. It gave a little insight into African politics and history. It is definately not a happy book as life was difficult and survival was the name of the game later on.  But it gives you a lot of insight into the inner workings of this particular family and how circumstances affected their behaviors. It also makes one think about how affluent countries can influence poor countries and how we are all tied together somehow in politics and economics.

My current reading list is this:

Goats by Sue Weaver

Sheep by Sue Weaver

Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow

Four season Harvest by Eliot Coleman

and other things around here like Mother Earth News and Grit and websites for info. That is where my mindset is these days..... garden and food to raise.

Blessings.