Chapter 3

In this chapter the author really starts working on the farm and preserving the fruits and vegetables for winter. It seems like everyone in the community really wants to help Mr. Brende and his wife learn as much as they can about getting by without technology. They begin to realize that the work goes by much faster when they are talking and socializing with each other. They start to become good friends with the Joneses. And all the children help them get the most produce out of their land.

I think that this chapter is very important because it proves that when everyone is all working toward the same goal and doesn’t care about what other people think the task becomes much easier. If everyone helped each other out the way the neighbors help the Brende’s the world would be a better place. So far there is no conflict and all the work is getting done. The author keeps saying that he is having so much fun that he often forgets to write down all the research he is doing.