"POSSUM LIVING" by Dolly Freed

**jezcruzen** · 08-24-2012, 11:11 AM

"How to Live Well Without a Job and (almost) No Money"

I just finished reading this little book. Its only 218 pages, so it goes fast.

Written back in the 70's by a (then) 18 year old girl, Dolly Freed, who at the time was living with her eccentric father "on the cheap" near Philadelphia.

Each chapter covers a new subject on how to get by as cheap as you can while still living a comfortable life. Such subjects as "income", "gardening", "preserving food", and (my favorite) "The necessities of life" - distilling and winemaking.

While dated, good information can still be had with this book. I got a copy from a local Barnes & Nobel. Price $15. It will go into my reference collection.

**Chefsimms** · 08-24-2012, 11:34 AM

I just found it at amazon.com for $10.36 paper back and $9.39 for Kindle

http://www.amazon.com/Possum-Living-...by+Dolly+Freed

**wac220** · 08-25-2012, 12:34 AM

Way to rub his nose in it Chef

Jezcruzen, Should you be drinking wine with your gout?

Either way, sounds like a good read.

Will

**Bue** · 08-25-2012, 06:02 AM

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a copy

**jezcruzen** · 08-25-2012, 07:41 AM

I could have gotten a copy for my 'nook' for cheap, so NA, NA, NA, NA, NAAAAA, NAAAAA!

I wanted a hard copy to go on the shelf.

Regarding the wine, I was thinking of the possible need to barter that may be in our future. I would have to test taste the product, of course, to ensure its fit to drink!

My wife picked up that book for me and told me that i owed her $15. Ummmmm.

**Chefsimms** · 08-25-2012, 09:41 AM

Te one at Amazon is a soft cover so I think you got a good deal at $15

I collect red wine, (middle of the road not the expensive stuff) to save for later. I just have a hard time keeping it till later… I belong to a wine club get 12 bottle every 3 months

**wac220** · 08-25-2012, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Chefsimms

Te one at Amazon is a soft cover so I think you got a good deal at $15

I collect red wine, (middle of the road not the expensive stuff) to save for later. I just have a hard time keeping it till later… I belong to a wine club get 12 bottle every 3 months

If you were keeping it for barter or post SHTF, I would think the red would be a better choice also. serves better without refrigerating. Of course if it is a flavor thing for you, then it does not really mater. Remember, Store what you eat (drink) and eat (drink) what you store.