Product Description

When Voluntary Simplicity was first published in 1981, it quickly became recognized as a powerful and visionary work in the emerging dialogue over sustainable ways of living. Nearly three decades later, as the planetÔÇÖs environmental stresses become more urgent than ever, Duane Elgin has revised and updated his revolutionary book.

Voluntary Simplicity is not about living in poverty; it is about living with balance. This book illuminates the pattern of changes that an increasing number of people around the world are making in their everyday livesÔÇöadjustments in day-to-day living that are an active, positive response to the complex dilemmas of our time. By embracing a lifeway of voluntary simplicityÔÇöcharacterized by ecological awareness, frugal consumption, and personal growthÔÇöpeople can change their lives. And in the process, they have the power to change the world.

About the Author

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker and author. His books include The Living Universe, Promise Ahead, and Awakening Earth. In 2006, he received the international Goi Peace Award in recognition of his contribution to a global ""vision, consciousness, and lifestyle"" that fosters a ""more sustainable and spiritual culture."" He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.