Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology . What happens when a graduate of MIT and his bride move to a community so primitive even some Amish groups consider it antiquated? Author Eric Brende conceives a real life experiment to see if today's modern technology really has made life better or would life be preferable without them? The Brendes ditch their car, electric stove, refrigerator and everything else motorized for 18 months of living in a plain community and have an experience that dramatically changes the way they live and is entertaining and surprising to the readers. Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology is a smart, often comedic and always riveting book that mingles scientific analysis with the human story, demonstrating how a world free of technological excess can shrink stress-and waistlines- and expand health, happiness and leisure. You'll enjoy sharing the author's experience living and farming with the "Minimite" community (which is so named to keep it anonymous). Soft cover, 8" x 5", 272 pages. We offer free shipping on all orders over $19.94. Orders under $19.95 will have a $2.50 handling fee added. To order by phone call toll-free: 866-596-9982