Books for a Future

"Books for a Future" is a list of essential reads, initially compiled to inspire and support sustainable, regenerative practices. EuPN members can add their own recommendations or recommend books that resonate deeply with our shared vision for a resilient future. Explore this evolving resource for insights on permaculture, environmental activism, ecology, and beyond.

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Books for a future - a Permaculture Network initiative
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Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Natureby Janine M. Benys

A guide to innovation inspired by nature’s principles, focusing on sustainable design.

Braiding Sweetgrassby Robin Wall Kimmerer

In Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the concept of the gift economy, which is central to many Indigenous philosophies and contrasts with capitalist economic models based on commodity exchange. The gift economy is rooted in principles of reciprocity, gratitude, and abundance.

Coming Back to Life: The Updated Guide to the Work That Reconnectsby Joanna Macy, by Molly Young Brown

An essential resource for reconnecting with the work of ecological and personal healing.

Food Not Lawns: How to Turn Your Yard into a Garden and Your Neighborhood into a Communityby Heather Flores

How to transform lawns into productive gardens and communities through sustainable practices.