Best Books on Simple Living

The original best book on simple living!

A new edition of Henry David Thoreau's 1854 classic work, Walden, a reflection on the simplicity and beauty of a life in nature.

One of my personal favorites - Elizabeth Thames is a delightful writer and this makes a great gift. Check out her blog as well.

A new edition and "how-to" on simple living for those who are ready to get started.

Simple living often includes choosing sustainable and low-waste options. Here's how to get started.

A month-by-month guide to increasing your self-reliance activities and reducing your stressful activities.

Back in 2010 Lorilee Lippincott drastically decluttered her life - learn what she did, how she did it, and what she learned.

Brooke McAlary shares the story of her journey from a diagnosis of post-natal depression alongside practical advice for simplifying in ways that work for your life.

This guide not only includes an exploration of the damage done by our fast-food, fast-fashion, fast-everything culture but shares simple ways individuals can help heal.

In The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living you'll find stories, tips, recipes, resources, ideas, and questions to get you thinking about your own relationship to the planet, what you eat, what you wear, where you live, and how you live.

 Rituals, recipes, and projects for living simply and sustainably at home.

The story of Shauna Niequist's journey to simplify her busy life and focus on being present for the people who matter most in her life.

Having made the decision to live frugally, embrace sustainability and opt out of the capitalist consumerist mindset, Rhonda Hetzel figured out how to achieve her goal by learning traditional skills, reducing her spending and environmental impact and focusing on the simple things like family, friends, and a home-cooked meal.

Erin Hoechner of hgtv fame describes how her husband's brain tumour, bankruptcy, family loss, and public criticism led her to make drastic changes in her life by downsizing her possessions, responsibilities, and her expectations of perfection for herself.

Actional tips on how to get rid of never-ending to-do lists and reclaim calmness in your life. Part of the popular Live Well series.

Productivity expert Tanya Dalton coaches you to identify your own individual real priorities to help cut down your massive to-do lists and say no to tasks that pull you away from those priorities.

Build a life based on your core values instead of slipping into a life dictated by society or what's "normal."

When the author was diagnosed with MS, she decided to reduce her stress by pursuing practical minimalism. Here she teaches you how.

Moving from the frenetic life of a city dweller to a simpler existence is easy with these "micro-actions" to get you on the right path. Learn how Tammy Stroebel and her husband did just that.

This New York Times Bestseller teaches you to "do less, but better," in all areas of your life. And although many of the examples are business-based, I've found it helpful as a parent, homeschooler, and homesteader as well.

A new edition of the 1981 bestseller on sustainable living.

A practical, simple, 10-day plan to declutter and organize your home, room by room. By noted Christian author Tsh Oxenreider.