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From Follett
"Universe Books edition published October 1978"--Title page verso.;"Bantam edition published April 1980"--Title page verso. "In the late seventies, at the age of eighteen and with a seventh-grade education, Dolly Freed wrote 'Possum Living' about the five years she and her father lived off the land on a half-acre lot outside of Philadelphia. At the time of its publication in 1978, 'Possum Living' became . . . known for its plucky narration and no-nonsense practical advice on how to quit the rat race and live frugally . . . Freed guides readers on how to buy and maintain a home, raise and grow their own food, cope with the law, stay healthy, save money, and more, all in the name of self-reliant, independent living"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
In the late seventies, at the age of eighteen and with a seventh-grade education, Dolly Freed wrote Possum Living, about the five years she and her father lived off the land on a half-acre lot outside of Philadelphia. At the time of its publication in 1978, Possum Living became an instant classic, known for its plucky narration and no-nonsense practical advice on how to quit the rat race and live frugally. In her delightful, straightforward, and irreverent style, Freed guides readers on how to buy and maintain a home, dress well, cope with the law, stay healthy, save money, and be lazy, proud, miserly, and honest, all while enjoying leisure and keeping up a middle-class facade. Thirty years later, Freed's philosophy is world-renowned and Possum Living remains as fascinating, inspirational, and pertinent as it was upon its original publication. This updated edition includes new reflections, insights, and life lessons from an older and wiser Dolly Freed, whose knowledge of how to live like a possum has given her financial security and the confidence to try new ventures.