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The Way Home

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Boyle's latest chronicle describes how he gave up almost all modern conveniences to live as simply as he could in a remote part of Ireland. He writes well -- especially considering that he just uses pencil and paper -- and is blessed with a rugged determination and a mad set of skills to feed himself and keep himself clean and healthy and warm. While this isn't a lifestyle that most of us would feel comfortable with, it is an impressive achievement and this tale can speak to all of us that want to reduce some of the complexities of the modern era. You'll want to dive deeper into some of his earlier columns and books that talk about his transition towards his way home, and perhaps we will all find our own ways home too.

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A fascinating look at Mark Boyle’s life style.His decision to give up modern technology that we use as daily part of our everyday lives. .He liveson the land no car no phone no electricity or running water .He describes the hard work the joy of building his own home even his bathroom is built outside,.No phone no WiFi no tv no believe it or not refrigerator.
Mark seems happy living this simple unencombered life he opens the door for us to share his routine his small town& friendships.A lovely peek at his back to the earth existence.#netgalley #one world publication.

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The Way Home will be published in hardback in April 2019. A fascinating memoir by "moneyless man" Mark Boyle, recounting his life without modern technology on a smallholding in Ireland. Definitely a conversation starter.

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