Rewild or Die: Revolution and Renaissance at the End of Civilization

by Urban Scout

Rewild or Die is a collection of essays written by Urban Scout exploring the philosophy of the emerging rewilding renaissance, in which civilized humans are thought to be "domesticated" through thousands of years of sedentary, agrarian life. This way of life is believed to be the root of all environmental destruction and social injustice. Rewilding is the process of un-doing this domestication, and restoring healthy, biologically diverse communities. Using thoughtful, humorously cynical and at times angry prose, Urban Scout explores how the ideology of civilization clashes with the wild and wild peoples, and how thinking, feeling and most importantly living wild is the only way to reach true sustainability.

Genres: Nonfiction

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 13, 2010

Reviews

[Joseph Terry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Understand that if you are looking for a nice logical and scientific approach, you will be disappointed. This is the author’s rants against civilization. They are fun and challenging.

[Dan Laubach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me cry tears of sorrow. Worth reading though.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book challenges many of the perceptions we have come to see as normal in modern society. It offers up alternative perspectives and ideals that closer align with how nature intended humans to live. I found it entertaining, depressive, informative and captivating all rolled into one. A must read!

[Jerrilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Can't imagine how this got such a good rating. Although I agree with some of his beliefs, since the writer does not believe in science his work becomes unsupported opinions and biases, especially the parts on humans' natural diet. A waste of time.

[Emily Lemmens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant book. If you're an open minded person who is willing to have their worldview challenged and improved for the better, this is the book for you.

[Dori · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked parts of this book but some of it was boring. I think rewilding is a good idea, I just cant say I enjoyed this book. Sorry but I was disapointed in it.