Book description
Imagine putting on your headphones and suddenly finding yourself in a sun-dappled field, not with a textbook, but with a wise, warm voice guiding you through the future of food. That's the magic of Colin Tudge's Six Steps Back to the Land, now available as a compelling audiobook. Forget dry lectures; Tudge's words flow like a thoughtful conversation, making complex ideas about sustainable farming feel both urgent and deeply achievable.
He starts with a fascinating historical hook: the 1930s panic about protein shortages requiring meat, a myth we've thankfully outgrown. Tudge brilliantly argues we don't need vast meat consumption for nutrition - plants can nourish us fully, and the real crisis lies in how we grow food, not just what we eat. His concept of "Enlightened Agriculture" isn't just a buzzword; it's a practical, hopeful blueprint. It's farming designed to feed everyone well, taste great, and heal the planet, not just feed the bottom line.
The audiobook beautifully unpacks how to get there. Tudge doesn't just tell you to "rethink farming"; he walks you through the steps: moving towards low-input mixed farms, creating tightly integrated systems that employ skilled people, and tackling real-world challenges like soil health and agroforestry. You'll hear him dismantle assumptions with calm authority, making solutions feel tangible - not distant ideals. It's deeply informative, yes, but far from bleak; it's genuinely uplifting, like discovering a map to a better world you can help build.
What makes this audiobook truly special is its rhythm. The narrator's pace is perfect for digesting these big ideas, whether you're commuting, tending your garden, or simply needing a hopeful perspective. You don't just learn what needs changing; you feel the practical, inspiring possibility of it. Tudge's passion is contagious, turning complex topics into a clear, compelling call to action. This isn't just about food; it's about reimagining our relationship with the land and each other. If you've ever wondered how we can feed the world without destroying it, Six Steps Back to the Land is the audiobook you've been waiting for - a nourishing, practical, and profoundly hopeful journey back to what truly matters. Press play, and let the seeds of change take root in your mind.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience