How to Live Without Electricity - And Like It

by Anita Evangelista, Shary Flenniken (Illustrator)

Anita Evangelista

Genres: Nonfiction, Survival, Lifestyle, Sustainability

147 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

must read for people who ever envision a mass power outage. When California had it's power failures a few years ago, i read this book to prepare myself for the worst. it's got some great ideas, is humorous, and easy to read. Very zen as well...LET GO of our need for AMENITIES!

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite being super dated (20+ years will do that), the info here is pretty much along the lines of the gold standard of emergency preparedness or other off-grid prepping. Nothing overly revolutionary but a good basic resource without the frills of many new books.

[David A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Very informative even if it was written 25 years ago. The information is still correct. I will read it again!

[Sheena · Rating 3 out of 5]

too many options require the purchase of an alternatively feuled device such as the gas-powered fridge

not exactly what i had in mind in regards to living off the grid

[Ailsa Ek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nth reread. This was one of the first books I read in my research on homesteading. Lots of useful information and inspiration.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good book if you are looking for a quick solution, but does not get too in-depth with each topic

[Pat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some excellent ideas despite being quite out of date.