Henry David Thoreau's Walden and Civil Disobedience pairs his meditation on simple living with his essay on resisting unjust government. Walden chronicles Thoreau's two years living in a cabin at Walden Pond, exploring self-reliance, nature, and what we actually need to live well. Civil Disobedience argues for individual conscience over government authority, becoming a foundational text for nonviolent resistance. Together, they form a philosophy of deliberate living and principled action.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Thoreau understood that freedom means choosing what you need over what society tells you to want. These works remain radical because they ask whether we're living deliberately or just going through motions, and whether we have the courage to say no to injustice.

DETAILS: • Author: Henry David Thoreau • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: August 25, 1983 • ISBN: 9780140390445 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days