Abraham Lincoln read books by the light of a wood burning fire. Thomas Jefferson had a massive library of books that later became the heart of the Library of Congress. It isn’t a stretch to say that the United States has been driven by both highly literate leaders, and a drive to extend literacy to the entire population. Today, we are blessed with incredibly cheap and attainable books, libraries, and a wealth of free books in digital format. Access to humanity’s collected knowledge has never been easier to get.
But not all books are created equal, and they, of course, cover a wide range of topics, and what one person finds valuable in a book, another might not. Sitting on your off-grid homestead, or even on your comfy urban couch, you probably still are wondering if there are good books for the prepper, ones that fortify the mind, and transmit knowledge that is important to somebody seeking self-sufficiency today. Well, good reader, there are, and here are my five favorites.
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1. Walden And Civil Disobedience
The most important tool any prepper has is their mind, and that mind must be constantly exercised and developed to grow and expand. A strong mind counts for more than all the tools and cans of beans in the world, and Thoreau helps with that.
Any prepper or off gridder should appreciate Thoreau’s account of living off-grid on Walden Pond. In fact, Thoreau went off-grid before…