A HANDMADE LIFE By Coperthwaite, William
Description of the product
William Coperthwaite is a teacher, builder, designer, and writer, who for many years has explored the possibilities of true simplicity on a homestead on the north coast of Maine. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Helen and Scott Nearing, Coperthwaite has fashioned a livelihood of integrity and completeness buying almost nothing, providing for his own needs, and serving as a guide and companion to hundreds of apprentices drawn to his unique way of being.
A Handmade Life carries Coperthwaite s ongoing experiments with hand tools, hand grown and gathered food, and handmade shelter, clothing, and furnishings out into the world to challenge and inspire. Richly illustrated with luminous color photographs by Peter Forbes, the book is a moving and inspirational testament to a new/old way of life.
More Information
- Edition: Hardback
- ISBN: 1931498253
- Format: 144 printed pages with 67 colour photos and 10 black & white illustrations Publisher: Chelsea Green (USA)
- Reviews:
"This book, a richly textured exploration of Bill Coperthwaite s work and thought, encourages us to take the lessons of his life to heart. Each of us has the potential to craft our own lives with our own hands actively, joyfully, and nonviolently, drawing upon the wisdom of our ancestors, striving for justice in the present, and fulfilling our obligations to those who will inherit our legacy." - from the Introduction by John Saltmarsh
