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\"51qnl8kxofl_sl500_aa240_.jpg\"If a book contains the word “Bible” in its title, the author is often claiming a measure of authority over the subject. It’s a little pretentious, and really annoying, when a book comes out called The Car Buyer’s and Leaser’s Negotiating Bible <\/em>or The Screenwriter’s Bible. <\/em><\/p>\n

So when a book came out touting itself as “the Bible” of green living, I was a little put off. But when I read more about The Self-Sufficientish Bible<\/a>, <\/em>I noticed that this one was different. By adding “ish,” the authors are making the statement that self-sufficiency is not something easily accomplished with a few simple rules.<\/p>\n

Andy and Dave, Britain’s green twins, advocate a fun and positive approach to environmentalism, and understand that the thought of adjusting every aspect of our lives is overwhelming and possibly offputting. Hence self-sufficientish. If you don’t have the space or time to be totally self-reliant, but crave creative ideas for recycling, growing organic vegetables and establishing an environmentally friendly home office, this is the book for you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In this case, the implied authority in the title is playful. This book contains practical ways we can make positive changes in our lives while recognizing our limitations.<\/p>\n

Insofar as the Bible (or any religious text) inspires us to achieve ethical perfection, a standard we struggle to even define let alone live up to, but also leaves room for grace when we fall short, the title is entirely appropriate.<\/p>\n

The Self-Sufficientish Bible<\/em> is based on the website selfsufficientish.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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