The Road Back to Nature: Regaining the Paradise Lost

I have three of Fukuoka's books, this being the most philosophical of them. The Road Back to Nature is not about the practical side of his natural farming methods but a collection of notes he made while touring America, Africa and Europe to speak with people regarding the state of their own soil and what could/should be done about it. It gives a wonderful insight into Fukuoka's mindset as he debates at length some of the conversations and thoughts he enters into while on his trips and a frightening view of the state of our soil today. Fukuoka asserts that our intensive farming methods are causing desertification (and the evidence can be seen all around once we understand how to look).A big part of this book is the author's experiences and relationship with God. The word 'God' is enough to put off many people but it is meant from an Awakened perspective and refers mainly to the God of All, Oneness, Divine whose presence is felt through nature. Some of which is discussed to a lesser degree in One Straw Revolution.If you have read his more practical books and wish to know more about the man himself, or rather his thinking then you will thoroughly enjoy this read - and by the look of things it will be an expensive (but worthwhile) purchase. It has a series of colour photographs that illustrate his successes and some of the meetings he had. An excellent read. Highly recommended.

this is the same title as 'the natural way of farming' so don't buy it twice like me, so slightly misleading from the publisher that is why only 3 stars otherwise 5 stars for me.It is indeed a story of his trips in Europe and the US which is interesting. His approach through reporting the big differences in national culture and their obvious consequences (meat, wine, posture, etc...) on the land. It does also recollect a lot of what is said in One straw revolution and his last one 'Sowing seeds in the Desert' like about the Pine trees dying, his time during the war and at Uni. Anyway maybe not to recommend to Permaculture people that knows his stuff but definitely to the people that sees the philosophy and practice of natural agriculture as there are more info into his life and the way he does things. 'Sowing seeds in the desert' does contain therefore a lot of the stories in this book but as a fan i still don't regret buying this last one, still a few tips and stories there and then.

Alles perfekt

The master goes in great detailing into the "How" of practice of Natural farming. If The epic "One straw revolution" inspired the "Why" in you and that you've taken the next step of scouting for a farm land, you need buy this book and start reading from Page 133. A must read, do guide of do nothing farming.

I realize that my title is a huge statement . . . but it is a true statement. EVERY human being should read ALL of Mr. Fukuoka's books . . . and then this world would not only be a better world, but a world where we FINALLY have realized our complete potential: living in harmony with nature, with each other, no environmental destruction, peace and love on earth, friendship, brotherhood, kindness, helping one another, planet preservation, human population control/harmony.Love.And isn't this mindset needed today more than ever?PLEASE buy and read ALL of Mr. Fukuoka's books! Thank you.

Writing a review in his book is so amateur. Just go for it.

A sleeping Giant...the best news the world has managed to ignore...My heartfelt thanks to Fukuoka