The Lost Ways Book: Is It Worth the Price?

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@MsHomesteader 3 года назад

Years ago when Carla Emery was still living, I was part of a team that helped her edit and revise her 10th edition of The Encyclopedia of Country Living and while this project took over a year, all of the information was updated and all recipes tested and replaced if needed. She and her husband Don came here to MT, stayed with us and did a weekend seminar in our small town. Carla was a very nice lady and very laid back and very willing to share what she'd learned and was open to new information. The 10th edition was delayed after her death, some sort of legal issues between her family and publisher( I believe) Her book, is my go to first and foremost for most everything. Thank you for your review, it's always so discouraging when you spend good money and are disappointed in the product.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing that. I have had the book for a few weeks now and had time to look into it further and am very happy with it

@lisa32469 3 года назад

Very cool history and info!

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 3 года назад

Wow, that’s really neat, I bet you learned a lot from her !! To bad she didn’t have RU-vid back then, but at least her knowledge lives on and will be much needed in these days ahead. Thanks for sharing your story !

@MountainRangeFarms 3 года назад

Love Carla Emery's work💗

@scottwallace3449 3 года назад

We’ve had this book for years and value it as a critical resource for those who like being prepared.

@DeepSouthHomestead 3 года назад

We too bought this book a few years Ago. Not worth it. Carla Emery s country living is Full of useful info. Thanks Heidi for the review

@carolhamilton5164 3 года назад

I have Carla Emerys book. Almost ought the original when she first advertised in Mother Earth always wished I had, The original was mimeographed and sent out in sections. my children were small and some nit born so money was tight. oh and I miss Fouch-o-matic off grid.

@scottwallace3449 3 года назад

Thanks for the good info. We already have Carla’s book plus a few paper copies of ‘70s Mother Earth News. Good stuff.

@maggiereese1053 3 года назад

I have Carla Emery's book too but, for the true lost ways nothing beats the old Foxfire books.

@riversideacres8853 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. I was wondering about the book. I have The Country Living Book and find it has very good information I. it.

@violethomesteadgeorgia7278 3 года назад

I purchased the Lost Ways also. I didn't get anything out of it either

@GildedPoo 2 года назад

Not gonna lie, when I first saw the ad, I thought it was a bit suspicious.. this confirms that suspicion, thanks!

@Pine-uc7pm 3 года назад

Thank you for posting this. I have been wondering about the book.

@jukes243 3 года назад

Thanks, Heidi. I was planning on ordering The Lost Ways Book. Think I'll order "The Encyclopedia Of Country Living" instead. Blessings!

@sandrajohnson926 3 года назад

I have a 50 year copy of the country living book. I always had my nose in that book. Hard to believe it’s 50 years old 😊

@aromaofhope 3 года назад

I have one, too. My mom bought it for me as a wedding present when I got married the first time in 1977. Such a friendly, helpful book!

@susiethomas6909 2 года назад

What is the country living book? Is it by the same author as The Lost Ways?

@tomservo110 10 месяцев назад

@@susiethomas6909 "The Encyclopedia Of Country Living" by Carla Emery

@Honojane12 6 месяцев назад

I have one too. What a treasure. I was so excited about it when I was young. I learned so much from it. I had one of her very early ones but it got destroyed. The one I have now is from a subsequent printing, but still at least 40 years old.

@PokerHillFarm 3 года назад

Heidi, I agree, It wasn't worth the price..The money is better spent for the Country Living book.

@ShaddySoldier 2 года назад

"God is good all the time" What a wonderful intro.

@WendyK656 3 года назад

Heidi, I don't think it was worth the money for" lost ways." We paid 48.00 for the soft cover. Thank you for you comments on this book

@tracipapp8698 2 года назад

I also purchased The Lost Ways book. Not a good investment. The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies by Nicole Apelian is not bad though.Her book The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods is actually a good one, with color photos. Would be better if it was region specific, but covers all of North America.

@kiowafourty964 Год назад

This was amazing. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the work you put into this video. You answered all the questions and even gave us a better idea of what we were looking for. Thank you so much. God bless you.

@christinetaylor5726 3 года назад

Thank you so much for doing this review. I had seen it advertised and wondered if it was worth the money.

@robindowning5560 3 года назад

My biggest problem with The Lost Ways book was that there wasn't much detail, everything was way too generalized. It tells you what you need to do, but not how to do it. Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living is also my "go to" book for anything and everything I need to know. It covers almost everything needed to know in great detail and everything written is a "tried and true" method.

@rubiconoutdoors3492 7 месяцев назад

Does it talk about canning and jarring ?

@hexxisnexus5312 3 года назад

Thank you for this honest review. I've seen the old ways book advertised here on RU-vid for over $100 and i was interested in it but now I'm thinking I'm glad i didn't invest in it.

@ataylortca 2 года назад

$100?? Wow. Now they take the standard route for max price for off the cuff spending: $37. They all pull from the same playbook and it’s getting really tiresome.

@rcat32 3 года назад

Good work Heidi! I am an editor and publisher, and I feel aggravated about the books having different articles as well as ending abruptly and costly so much. They should at least have an alphabetical index at the back. I suspect the publisher is printing Lost Ways out on a laser printer or in some way that allows for moving articles around that would not be possible if printed with real ink on a huge press. Seems unprofessional. Thank you so much for doing all this work! And for the recommendation for the Country book instead!

@nomifyle 3 года назад

I have the paper back, they refunded my money when I complained that it was not worth the money, this was a few years back. I've had the Carla Emery book for years and years. Thanks for the review

@maresr.6818 2 года назад

What good herbal book or books do you remember?

@lynns6932 3 года назад

Great video. I paid $20 for the fourth edition of lost ways. I’m pretty happy with having it added to my collection of books. I do agree that we need multiple sources for information. Thanks for your recommendations!! Much appreciated. I always learn so much from your videos

@sarramiller976 3 года назад

Thank you for your review. I, also, have had a difficult time finding a true review and not just another commercial. Keep up the good work; I really learn from your channel!

@ataylortca 2 года назад

So true. And they all read the same words!

@anapronfullofweeds5626 3 года назад

I have Carla's original book, copied on paper of all sorts of colors and held together with rings. It's a fantastic book, full of information.

@judyrourke835 3 года назад

Thank you for the honest review, Heidi! I trust your recommendation. You do your due diligence, and it's very helpful to the rest of us!

@glendaquick9290 3 года назад

Thanks Heidi, for the review. We Always try to be frugal with what little money we have and appreciate your information.

@peonni8094 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the heads up! I had been thinking about getting the book, but I would either forget or wouldn't have the money. Well I believe things happen for a reason! So thank you! I will definitely look into the books you suggested. 💖

@dawncierelli1510 Год назад

I actually went ahead and got the country living book I love it Heidi! once again a great video and we really appreciate you here in this household! God is good all the time!

@olyadowning2825 2 года назад

I so appreciate this review, Heidi! I agree with you: there's something shady going on, and I absolutely HATE the websites you are talking about; those with all the info SCREAMING at you and the one you have to keep scrolling through to get to the bottom to see the price. As soon as I see a page like that, my interest in the product is gone and I close it. I just don't trust those. A good product doesn't need an elaborate sales pitch, or a web page, or website to sell. I've added the Encyclopedia of Country Living to my wish list, thank you for the recommendation.

@tammyisenblatter9138 3 года назад

Hello Heidi!!! Thank you for the review! I was searching reviews and saw you had one. Thanks for saving me buying it! And a BIG THANK YOU for the links to Country living and the others. I need these books and I need them to be ACCURATE! God Bless You!!!

@brandibizzle3676 2 года назад

I just came across this video and am so grateful! I was on the fence about that book. (The cost was holding me back) I’m so glad you spoke so highly of the Country Living book. I paused the video, rushed over and bough it

@amandaaskew7606 3 года назад

Thank you for the review! I have had this on my wishlist, but will now be taking it off!

@sandrabulluck1896 2 года назад

I had to resubscribe to your channel today! I have no idea how long I’ve been unsubscribed? I actually forgot about your channel until I came across this video while researching The Lost Ways. Thank you for sharing your information! Really appreciate it! Many blessings to you and your family!

@TealJadeTurquoise1 3 года назад

Thank you, Heidi! Have a beautiful day!

@michelleiorg4316 3 года назад

I bought “The Lost Ways” and I agree, it has some good content but I was disappointed, especially for the price. I couldn’t find any reviews before I bought it, lesson learned, I’ll be more patient and find reviews before throwing my money out there! Thank you for your suggestions on the other books!

@ataylortca 2 года назад

Most of what I see online is fake reviews which are advertisements with the same canned wording to pre-play before the author’s ad. Yuck.

@KR-eg9wf 3 года назад

Thanks so much for doing this book review. I've been curious since you mentioned it a few videos back and thanks for saving me from potential scammers here. The encyclopedia of country living is an awesome suggestion! Have a blessed day 🦋

@mic7735 3 года назад

Thank you! My hubby was asking about getting this book after seeing fb ads for it. I did not have a good feeling after looking into getting it and had not ordered it. I have read through the Country Living book (I got it from the library) and have that one on my wish list.

@davinakoehn2049 3 года назад

Thank you for the review! That was so helpful. I’m am on the hunt for the most useful books to buy right now. I have many of your recommendations already on my wishlist and now I am really eager to buy the country living one. I didn’t realize it had that much info in it! Would love to hear more book reviews from you in the future. I am new to your channel and have been watching all your past videos to catch up!

@grimadean3432 Год назад

How would you rank the most useful books?

@ceciliafuentes3299 3 года назад

Thank you thank you. I noemally but all books you recommend, but you did say to give you time to review, and I did listen after seeing the price on it. You are amazing and your honesty is welcome.

@hermittao 3 года назад

Thank You!. You are the real thing for information on country living.

@sparrowgarden1401 3 года назад

If I could only have one book, it would be Carla Emery's book. I remember seeing her ads in Organic Gardening magazine. I love the way her book is layed out. It is easy to find what I am looking for. I love the grey marks on the outside of the pages for the sections. And it is fun to read.

@raysmith618 3 года назад

I agree. I also have the country living and the herb books. Glad to know I don’t have to duplicate my purchases.

@hearthandhome2 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. I was curious about that book. I had one of the first edition of Carla Emery's book. It was always a prized book in my home. It was so worn I replaced it a few years ago.

@trishthehomesteader9873 3 года назад

Good morning Heidi. 🌄 I have another in this series, The Lost SuperFoods. It's not a terrible book but not worth the price, imo.

@genal5808 3 года назад

Thank you for such a great review on these books. Will be getting the Country living book. Love your channel.

@KayNolte 3 года назад

Thank you for an excellent review!!!

@bkothbauer 3 года назад

Thank you for the review! I have the carla emery book and it is a very common sense book and I really like it too

@audreynanapreps2543 3 года назад

Thank you! I've been wondering.

@ghostyty3071 2 года назад

Thank you for the review, I almost bought that book a year ago but changed my mind .... glad I did.

@susankarnes2100 3 года назад

My most favorite collection is the complete set of Foxfire books, also the other books from this Publisher. And also have a cover all book from the early 1900's (medical ailments/cures, plants, how to build/use items, butchering, farm animals, etc. I love and have used these a lot. 👍 God Bless you and your family

@Eyes2C. 3 года назад

Hahaha. 😂 My copy is 5x7 paperback. Its very thin and NOTHING like what was claimed on the website. No herbs, (which I bought it for) no pemican. Boy I got robbed. Thanks Heidi, I had no idea there was so many books out there.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

So yet another different version. I suspect some Chinese company is profiting off of these

@justFreya5 2 года назад

Ugh I bought last night for that too and now Im looking up reviews and regretting it

@n.watson8497 3 года назад

Thanks for the review about The Lost Ways. I have wondered many times if it would be worth purchasing. I love the Country Living book. It has gone through many evolutions over the years as Carla added more and more new information. I read one of the earlier versions almost cover to cover about 40 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. I also have the newer more complete version (which I haven't read cover to cover).

@christinehbailey 3 года назад

I recently got the Country Living book! I’m so glad I made the right choice!!

@leoromo7845 2 года назад

I'm here because I was suspicious of the commercial I saw. You got a new subscriber. THANK YOU😁👍

@jackieburnett6881 3 года назад

Ty for sharing the information! I did not know that there was more than one book!!!

@SRAshley100 3 года назад

Thank you for the review most helpful in helping me decide. I have numerous herb books.

@roberttombrella6764 3 года назад

Debbie-Texas. I donot have the lost ways book. But the first homesteading type of book we bought years ago was Carla Emerys. Country Living. We love it. Thanks

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 года назад

Thanks for the heads up. Take care.

@alancarter4270 3 года назад

Thank you sis, I have the book in question. I am going to order the $21 book. Every prepper/homesteader should have a book shelf of books, We do in my off, dinning room and in my wifes office and sewing room.

@littlebrookreader949 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!! This is excellent info, comparing the books with the time you put in. ❤️❤️❤️

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

Thank you! I had a few that got angry because I did not read every single word in each book but good grief, I read enough to be able to tell they were VERY different! haha

@christinealwayschirping4115 3 года назад

I baught it last year I've just glanced through it... Thanks for sharing Heidi value your opinion God bless you both and your family...

@kleineroteHex 3 года назад

Very interesting. Thanks for this info!

@debbiemereau590 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for doing this review! I was investigating weather to buy this book or not, glad I found your review!

@ColRubyDimplesManacha 3 года назад

Thank you Heidi!

@deeladybug2618 3 года назад

I've considered buying this book. So glad I didn't. Thank you so much Heidi for the review.

@katethinksaboutit7813 2 года назад

Thank you I needed this review, I’ve been contemplating on purchasing the book

@momblade74 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. Happy Easter.

@livingtherufflife 2 года назад

Awesome ty for this review and the recommendation! I have the country living book and you just added value to it!

@sue-savedbyJesusChrist 3 года назад

Thank for this review. Very helpful!

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this !!! I have been tempted to buy this but there are so many different advertisements with different people claiming to be the author and when “trying” to research it, I end up like you, back to the advertisement 🤷🏼‍♀️ The hyped up and deceptive adds have kept me from purchasing ! With your recommendation I now know which book to buy, I truly trust your honest opinion....THANK YOU !! Blessings

@kayes1894 3 года назад

Thanks for the review Heidi, I have thought about ordering this book but the more I think about it I think I will stick with my FoxFire books . Every thing and more is in the Fox Fire books. If you haven't read them yet I highly recommend you do , they are a great source of information for homesteaders. Many Blessings !

@AnnettMcDavid Год назад

Thanks, great info!

@Minnesota_Mama_Bear 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this video! My neighbor bought the green lost ways book and let me look through it. I wasn't impressed at all. That made my decision easy to skip it. I've never heard of the country living book. Thanks for suggesting it. 💚🌞

@christiedecker2724 3 года назад

Thank you, I've seen people say that these were mimeographed articles from other sources, like a collection of articles just put together.

@primrozie 3 года назад

Thanks Heidi. I've wondered about that Lost Ways book. I have Carla's book and a few others I enjoy. So, your review was very helpful! I'll save some money.

@SignorFrancesco 3 года назад

Great video! I wish I’d seen it before buying the book, but I purchased both titles. Thank you!

@gidget8717 3 года назад

I needed a new copy of the encyclopedia of country living, mines 36yrs old and ragged. Its a great book and a true encyclopedia.

@VondaInWonderland Год назад

All the time God is good. DANG, The Country Living is HUGE! Thanks Heidi ❤️

@bobball3645 Год назад

Thank you very much for the insight of “That book “ I was a little apprehensive on ordering it. I think I’ll get more out of the Country Living book now that I’ve seen this video. God Bless!!!

@gibsongirl6816 3 года назад

Excellent information! Thank you!

@MsAusarian 2 года назад

Brilliant. They almost got me on this purchase. Thanks Heidi.

@leighbatterham187 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Heidi, in Oz here. Thanks for the heads up. Was asking family for the Lost Ways, but I saw this just in time to edit my post to them…Carla Emery it is!

@witness2018 Год назад

Thank you!

@BackRoadsLiving 3 года назад

Great review! We had been contemplating ordering the lost ways but like you, we could not find an honest review.

@myekuntz 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for a very in-depth review. Your the first review I checked out on this book , I’ll definitely be checking out the “Country Living “ and the other herb books ,Merry Christmas and Happy New Years 😊

@clmierau 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I was wondering about this book.

@user-ry7gf9mh5z 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your review. I was about to buy The Lost Ways however you have turning me towards the correct path as I am not lost in my way anymore😊

@nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 года назад

Dear Heidi! I think it's a shame that the Fouch family has closed their RU-vid channel! I always had great pleasure when a new video was published, they were always very interesting and instructive!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yes, they were great and I always loved their calm and pleasant approach to things. Esther is a very sweet lady.

@nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead 👍

@louannnance637 3 года назад

I've missed their videos! I hope they are well.

@BostonRocks76_Carmen 3 года назад

Thank you for this video, Heidi. I have seen the adds for that book, but it did seem a bit like a scam to me, so I didn't buy it. Thank you for confirming that my gut instinct was correct. I do have Amy's book and I also have The Encyclopedia of Country Living thanks to you and Stacy (Off Grid with Doug & Stacy). Lots of reading for this cold, rainy, gloomy days. God Bless! Carmen

@ludlowfalls8856 2 года назад

Thank you for this review!

@JaniceCrowell 3 года назад

I'm glad for this review. I was considering buying it, but the price was making it difficult to make the decision.

@trudythomas1611 3 месяца назад

Was gifted Carla's book years ago when i was going to Eastern Europe as a missionary. The book has been with me for 30yrs and has such good information i even used it setting up a homestead when returning to the u.s. Thanks for the review. I'll save my money to spend on a good wild foraging Bible.

@MountainRangeFarms 3 года назад

Thank you Heidi! I was looking at this book & probably won't get it. I love Carla Emery & will stick with Country Living. Also love The Self Sufficient Life💗

@commonsenseuniversitydoesn8559 3 года назад

Thanks for the review. I am planning on going through my library and see what books. I may purchase this year. I was thinking about the lost ways, but now I think, I will pass on it, and use my money on something else.

@zakzrimsek4319 Год назад

thank you very much for doing this review.

@PriestessofOne Год назад

I totally agree, Heidi! I bought the No Grid Survival Projects book after seeing the infomercial on YT mult times. I was planning on buying the Lost Ways book next, which I had also seen pop up often. I became very suspicious after the first book cost so much plus shipping and handling AND it took a while to get here. I went to Amazon & looked up both books & found them with a variety of prices & name variations. The one thing that was constant was that although the people in the infomercials claimed to be the authors, Claude Davis’ name was on every one. As for the herbs I have so many books already & knowledge I’m returning to after being on the fringe for several years. Plus the OLD Foxfire books of the early ‘70s. I’ll definitely get the Country Living book and be done with it! Thanks for drawing my attention to it.

@thistlemoon1 3 года назад

Yes cooking the wild lettuce down works well but so does eating the leaves fresh does too. I don’t know that I would eat enough to affect my digestive system because you can get the desired effects with just a couple of leaves.

@AlanClapp2 Год назад

Such great information, thank you!

@nosaltiesandrooshere7488 3 года назад

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you!

@walterashley149 8 месяцев назад

Really glad you mentioned the other 3 books!!! Literally just bought all 3, 😂! Had been thinking of of buying "The Lost Ways" book, but wanted a good opinion on it. Used to know quite a bit, not as much anymore, 😂 Thank you!!! Instant Subscription!!!