"Ecology of a Cracker Childhood" Quotes
"Ecology of a Cracker Childhood" is a memoir that explores the author's connection to the natural world and her rural Southern upbringing.
memoir | 224 pages | Published in NaN
Quotes
Cracker culture is not about living poorly, it's about living with less.
The land is always the most powerful teacher.
I learned early that the richest thing about the country is the land.
Longleaf pine is the litmus test for the survival of all the species in the forest.
The natural world is the only world that matters.
The more we learn about the natural world, the more we learn about ourselves.
The more we understand about our environment, the more power we have to change it.
To be a cracker child is to be strong, independent, and resourceful.
I was a child who loved the woods, a child who had a deep connection to the land.
Living close to the earth can teach us lessons about simplicity and humility.
