oration nor does it call for stripping all of the land. A good forest economy calls for local interests, local economic health concerns, and local educational needs. Berrys main argument is that we should live with local concerns in mind. Decentralization is the only way that we will be able to live on a local level and help the local economy.The chapters in which I choose to discuss in this paper were the one that linked to our class discussions the most. Berry goes on to discuss the Conservation of Nature and the Preservation of Humanity, which he touches topics like stereotypes of Kentuckians, religion, sin, and abortion. He also discusses health issues in Health is Membership. He talks about the spirit and the mind. He goes on about love and death; these are very deep issues that we would never discuss in class. He questions morals and values in the last two chapters. I have thoroughly enjoyed the book. It has helped me to learn more about sustainability and how to live locally. I found Berrys book to very interesting and he seems to know a lot about the subject matter. The book is great because it discusses Kentucky. Farming is another issue that I can relate to because my family grows tobacco. After reading this book, and with our class discussions, I now realize the extent to what trouble the environment is in, globally and locally and how we can make a difference....
