Awesome book, but not very fresh if you're already a homesteader. I can see how a book like this would be very reassuring for first-timers. Excellent subject matter. ( )

Great book, not some nice theoretical ideas, everything is already tried and gathered together from all over the country, so the way of living Shannon Hayes describes is possible. Great motivation !!! ( )

I honestly didn't want this book to end. I related to this book so much that it made me a bit depressed. It's a very honest look at how our nation is driven by corporations and consumerism, and how there are many ways to live against those principals that will make you a happier and healthier human being. I definitely want to read this again sometime, and I hope that by making small changes, little by little my family will be happier and healthier, too. ( )

Intelligently written. Even though I do not agree with all of the suggestions or models described in the book, I highly recommend Radical Homemakers to anyone who is interested in reducing the accumulation of "stuff" and increasing happiness. ( )

An interesting book that looks at how it is possible to live outside the consumer-driven, extractive economy and live a life that commits to principles that benefit all. Importantly, the author explains how choosing to be a 'homemaker' does not mean you are turning your back on feminism (she explicitly references Friedan in many places)and that women, and men, do not need to have a full time job in the 'normal' sense to be equal.

This is not so much a 'how to' be a Radical Homemaker, but rather a call to arms and 'why'. It is inspiring and well-written, but still heavily researched with plenty of footnotes. While the section on health insurance is really not relevant to those of us who don't live in the USA, the rest of the book is extremely relevant to anyone who is wondering if 'dropping out' is really an answer, especially if you believe in the importance of feminism and community rather than just your own family. ( )