Voices from the Farm: Adventures in Community Living

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I spent 5 years of my childhood just a few miles from the "Farm". It was really interesting to read pieces written by those who lived there and what they accomplished. One person found this helpful. This book gave me a glimpse at life on The Farm, as described by people who'd actually lived there. While no book can EVER be a substitute for the daily reality of living on the land, trying to build a community, take care of children, raise food and get through cold winters, reading this book was still a very powerful experience.

It made me think about my spiritual values and what it must have been like for those who were trying to live with a commitment to living gently on the earth, not hurting wild creatures, not using leather. I appreciated the honesty as well - as varous people would talk of giving into corruption and sneaking Dr. Pepper soda on a trip to town and other acts that went against general group values. Some of these values, of course were not overtly stated Others were in a state of transition. Ultimately, the Farm broke up but this book is a powerfl reminder of all that was good about it and of the yearning for finding new ways of building stronger community lives.

I have no way of knowing for sure, but I have a feeling many members of The Farm continue to live with similar values as they had back then, when they were simply thought of as crazy "hippies". The idealism and victories are captured along with the harsh realities of rural poverty and the various problems associated with commune life.

It's great to hear so many different voices and perspectives from people that were there. If you care about the Sixties, read this book. All the voices are real, and so moving. If you were there, you'll love this. If you weren't, but want the truth, this is one place to find it. Well written chronicles of The Farm from the people who lived it. Excellent photos as well.

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I kept looking for a photo of me and my then-wife, but I wasn't there long enough. I have been interested in the farm for many years, since reading the Midwifery books. This shows other aspects of the way they lived. See all 18 reviews. Most recent customer reviews.

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I would've liked a lot more stories and details, but otherwise a fine read. May 06, Catherine rated it liked it Recommends it for: Fun read if you're interested in hippies, communal living and intentional communities.

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Each chapter is a different person's story about their time on "The Farm" a gigantic commune in Tennesee staterted by a few hundred Bay Area hippies. Jun 06, Nicolette rated it it was ok Shelves: It was an ok book. It took me longer to get through this book than I thought. It's a really short book but I just had a hard time getting through it. Some of the stories in the book are really good and some are a little boring. Dec 11, David rated it really liked it. A candid look at the history of one of America's most famous intentional communities.


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We need more communes! Dec 15, Amelia rated it really liked it Shelves: I actually got the visit The Farm when I was a teen. May 08, Courtney rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Jul 31, Lindsay rated it really liked it.

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Don't read this for the quality of writing, read it for the personal narratives and stories. If this is the kind of thing that sounds interesting to you, I promise that it will be!


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