Identical twin brothers Andy and Dave Hamilton live in the centre of Bristol. Attracted to the pub and music scene of the bustling city, they still yearn for elements of the good life. So ever since they were students, they have used their initiative and imagination to think up ways to live in a frugal and self-sufficientish way, while still enjoying life to the full.
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Having set up their website www.selfsufficientish.com in 2004, they discovered that their approach and ethos touched a nerve with thousands of people in the UK. Andy and Dave, Britains green twins, advocate?a fun and positive approach to environmentalism, and understand that the thought of adjusting every aspect of our lives is overwhelming and possibly offputting. Hence self-sufficientish.
If you don't have the space or time to be totally self-reliant, but crave creative ideas for recycling, growing organic vegetables and establishing an environmentally friendly home office, this is the book for you. Youll find small suggestions to get you started (not overfilling your kettle, choosing alternative kitchen-cleaning products and making plant pots out of newspapers) and bigger ones for when your confidence grows (advice on keeping chickens, making office equipment out of worn-out trousers and tackling an allotment for the first time), as well as recipes, herbal remedies, eco-friendly travel solutions and much much more.
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If you incorporate a chunk of the advice of this book into your life - and request your friends to read it and do the same - you'll have made a difference (Countryfile Magazine )
A one-stop book full of ideas and practical tips covering everything from how to darn a sock to how to keep food cool without a fridge. (The Ecologist )
A one-stop book full of ideas and practical tips covering everything from how to darn a sock to how to keep food cool without a fridge. (The Ecologist )
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The Self Sufficientish Bible is aimed at anyone who wants to get their hands dirty, live more cheaply and embrace a lifestyle that is more in tune with the natural rhythms of life.
It is the first every straight forward comprehensive guide that covers brewing your own, foraging, growing your own, keeping livestock, herbalism and ethical shopping.
We developed the idea while living on a wage of around £5000-£6000 a year and is therefore implicitly full of some very frugal ideas. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Rosendula
Format:Hardcover
When 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' came through the post I unpackaged it, and went to make a cup of coffee to drink while I read it. However, when I got back from the kitchen, my partner had already claimed the book as his own! An hour or so later he glanced my way and said 'It's a good book, this'. When I eventually managed to prise it out of his hands I spent hours going through it, reading and re-reading bits. I had expected it to be a bit like John Seymour's book, 'The Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency' (another book I love), so I was pleasantly surprised to find that it actually had quite a lot more to offer to me, as a city-dweller. It hasn't yet made it to our bookshelves, spending its time between being read on the footstool, ready to be picked up next time I sit down. Calling it a 'bible' is so apt. It's a fantastic book to have.
As a 1st-year allotmenteer, the pages on growing food are extremely useful, with tips, guides and calendars presented in a friendly, non-patronizing manner. You almost feel you are being advised by friends. I am also a hobby-cook, and have successfully tested some of the recipes given. I'm not a fan of traditional-style cook books, which usually contain recipes with huge lists of the sort of ingredients a normal person just doesn't keep in stock, so it's quite refreshing to find a book containing recipes which use things I actually already have. The recipes also are based around seasonal eating, which is what a self-sufficient(ish) kitchen is all about.
Other chapters include home-brewing (something I tried unsuccessfully years ago and will be re-trying using Dave and Andy Hamilton's guides), environmentally friendly house keeping, energy, travel ..... the list goes on. I am particularly looking forward to trying out some of the smaller projects with my daughter, such as making an insect house, paper making and shrunken heads(!) for Hallowe'en.
I have recommended 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' to everyone I see at the allotment and will continue to recommend it whenever the opportunity arises.
As a 1st-year allotmenteer, the pages on growing food are extremely useful, with tips, guides and calendars presented in a friendly, non-patronizing manner. You almost feel you are being advised by friends. I am also a hobby-cook, and have successfully tested some of the recipes given. I'm not a fan of traditional-style cook books, which usually contain recipes with huge lists of the sort of ingredients a normal person just doesn't keep in stock, so it's quite refreshing to find a book containing recipes which use things I actually already have. The recipes also are based around seasonal eating, which is what a self-sufficient(ish) kitchen is all about.
Other chapters include home-brewing (something I tried unsuccessfully years ago and will be re-trying using Dave and Andy Hamilton's guides), environmentally friendly house keeping, energy, travel ..... the list goes on. I am particularly looking forward to trying out some of the smaller projects with my daughter, such as making an insect house, paper making and shrunken heads(!) for Hallowe'en.
I have recommended 'The Self-Sufficientish Bible' to everyone I see at the allotment and will continue to recommend it whenever the opportunity arises.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's hard to praise this book enough. Easy to read, well laid out, full of ideas that not only can you do, but you also want to do. Andy and Dave Hamilton have successfully found a way to make going green accessible without preaching, or patronising or just getting boring.
For an idea of their style, go to their self sufficient-ish website. The book has the same relaxed feel to it.
Well done Andy & Dave Hamilton!
For an idea of their style, go to their self sufficient-ish website. The book has the same relaxed feel to it.
Well done Andy & Dave Hamilton!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A. Mc
Format:Hardcover
This book is a fantastic way to ease into a more self-sufficient lifestyle. It has been written in a friendly manner and is really easy to read.
Full of easy step-by-step projects and explanations in layman's terms. It makes everything seem so simple, easy and fun. Covering everything from growing herbs in old tires to solar water heating and home-made toys.
If you want to be greener but are daunted, then this book is perfect for you. It goes into more detail in places and gives relevant sources to find out more.
Once you open it though, it is hard to put it down again.
Full of easy step-by-step projects and explanations in layman's terms. It makes everything seem so simple, easy and fun. Covering everything from growing herbs in old tires to solar water heating and home-made toys.
If you want to be greener but are daunted, then this book is perfect for you. It goes into more detail in places and gives relevant sources to find out more.
Once you open it though, it is hard to put it down again.
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Packed full of great ideas
This book is packed full to the rafters with damn fine tips on how to live as self-sufficiently as is possible within an urban context. Read more
Published 23 months ago by MarkBoyle
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Quite a letdown really
The seminal book on self sufficiency is the John Seymour Classic. Today his work is complemented by other publications such as those by Dick and James Strawbridge, which I can... Read more
Published on 27 April 2011 by J. D. O. Sullivan
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I enjoyed reading this immensely. I think it's for beginners - i.e. that's me. It's certainly suitable for townies trying to be a little bit greener. Read more
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Published on 9 Dec 2010 by Mr. J. T. O'neil
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Great but........
I suppose I bought this book with too high expectations. All the reviews I read suggested that it was the best thing since sliced bread (although sliced bread it bad and to be... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2010 by twigwot
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Inspiring and informative.
Excellent book for those who are looking to become self-sufficent or are simply looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2010 by shabbychic
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You'll wonder how you ever managed without it!!
This book has everything!! (including some great photos!!!)
Not only has it got great ideas, most of which can be easily implemented, it also makes you think about other... Read more
Not only has it got great ideas, most of which can be easily implemented, it also makes you think about other... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2010 by C. Buck
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trying to be green
Good book, plenty of advice and ideas for anyone where ever they live. If you are trying to go green then this book will be of help.
Published on 1 Aug 2010 by R. Shayler
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hmm, feel a bit diddled
i think i was expecting more revelation than i got in this. im a normal householder whose insulated the house, grows a bit of veg and has changed to low energy bulbs. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Adam Taylor
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A well thought out and informative book in an easily accessible...
I bought this book as a present but after having a quick leaf through I was hooked (and thoroughly inspired). Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by C. McAlister
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