Living Off-Grid, REALLY

Living Off-Grid, REALLY is a part how-to, part memoir account by Aur Beck of a lifetime spent living off the grid.

Beck's story begins in childhood, traveling the country in a horse-drawn wagon, and continues through his work teaching solar energy and running an installation business in Illinois.

At a glance

• Format: Book
• Author: Aur Beck
• Publisher: Mother Earth News
• Topics: Off-grid living, solar energy, simple living

Best for

• Aspiring off-grid dwellers
• Tiny-house and simple-living enthusiasts
• Readers curious about solar energy
• Anyone seeking a less stressful lifestyle
• A gift for an off-grid dreamer

What's inside

Beck, who now lives in a 300-square-foot tiny house, shares his life story and shows how to live, learn, and stay entertained off-grid with little to no money, how to find housing, food, and medicine off the beaten path, and includes a dedicated chapter on energy.

About Mother Earth News

Mother Earth News is a long-running publisher covering homesteading, organic gardening, and sustainable living, offering practical self-reliance guidance for modern readers.