In this book crystallize the themes that characterize the whole of Ted Trainer's work. Its initial approach is as follows: our way of life is unsustainable, and this unsustainability is not only material but also social and cultural. In its first part it covers an analysis of all the elements that make up this scenario of multidimensional unsustainability. The rest of the book is dedicated by Trainer to develop a practical and strategic proposal that allows not only to survive the civilizing collapse that seems imminent but to build a new way of living better with less. In order to unify both its strategy and the proposed life horizon, it combines the notion of "The Simpler Way", characterized by much simpler ways of life: small-scale economies, self-sufficient, under social control, without growth And aimed at satisfying real needs rather than profit; Systems of local government based on direct democracy and cooperative functioning, and a radical change of values ​​and worldview. "In the time of discount we are at, advancing at full speed towards the collapse of industrial societies, some of the best heads of the planet - and the noblest hearts - continue to propose alternatives that try to avoid the worst of this historical catastrophe And open up options for a good life. In that effort, this book by Ted Trainer occupies an outstanding place. You may or may not share the details of the answers you offer, but there is no doubt that all your questions are pertinent »(Jorge Riechmann).