In today’s economy, it seems irresponsible and even outlandish to consider a career outside of the corporate realm. After all, the corporate world is where the money is, and money is hard to come by these days.
Shannon Hayes offers an alternative to this lifestyle, though, in her new book, “Radical Homemakers: Reclaiming Domesticity from a Consumer Culture” (Left to Right Press, $23.95). A Cornell grad with a Ph.D. and a grass-fed meat farmer, Hayes argues that a family can live just as well on under $45,000 a year than one making twice or even three times that.
Her secret? Consuming less and spending less. By eating locally, conserving fossil fuels, cutting down on pollution and reviving the economy, you can live a happier life, as Hayes outlines in her book.
After Hayes lost interest in pursuing the corporate path laid out for her, she investigated other ways to thrive in the world. By conducting interviews with “radical homemakers” across the country, she learned from as well as taught others attempting to live similar lifestyles. Through assembling all this knowledge as well as answering other “radical homemakers’” questions Hayes had herself a book.
The 300-odd page book details how you can live well even by going against the grain. This how-to guide is broken into two sections: the why and the how. Hayes outlines the benefits of becoming less consumer-driven, then shares tips with her readers on how to actually accomplish that. For more information, visit www.radicalhomemakers.com.
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