Real Dirt: How I Beat My Grid-Life Crisis

Discover 'Real Dirt: How I Beat My Grid-Life Crisis' by James Woodford, a transformative memoir that beautifully intertwines personal growth and environmental sustainability. In this captivating book, Woodford shares his deep love for a neglected cow paddock on the enchanting New South Wales coast, revealing how he turned it into a flourishing sanctuary. Journey with him as he transitions from a young adventurer to a journalist and environmental writer, exploring themes of land regeneration, indigenous culture, and the search for a fulfilling life. This compelling narrative invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with the earth and inspires a commitment to sustainable living. With 248 pages of insightful storytelling, 'Real Dirt' is not just a book; it’s a guide to reconnecting with the land and nurturing a vibrant ecosystem. Perfect for anyone interested in environmental issues, personal development, and the art of living sustainably, this trade paperback edition is a must-read for dreamers and doers alike. Embrace the journey of rediscovery and let 'Real Dirt' motivate you to make positive changes in your life and environment.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921351792
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 248


Description:
'I had fallen completely and utterly in love with a small cow paddock near the sea, a few kilometres south of the then timber town of Moruya on the New South Wales south coast. She had been overgrazed down to short, dry crackly grass covered in cow pats. There were only two mature Casuarina trees, which, when the wind blew through their needles, made a sound that transported me back to a childhood of fishing on the Tuross River with my grandfather.' Real Dirt is James Woodford's story, the story of how he came to find a piece of land to connect to, to live on and to regenerate - not just the land but his life, too. It's the story of his journey from young adventurer, to greenie, to newspaper journalist and environment writer, to father, and to an understanding of Australia, its land and its indigenous people. And it's the story of how a house and a way of life could be built to be environmentally sustainable, comfortable, enriching, exciting - and real.

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