We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America

Kate Daloz's "We Are As Gods: Back to the Land in the 1970s on the Quest for a New America" is an interesting look at the communal living movement of the 1970's. The characters are interesting; it is well-researched and it flows well. 
It is interesting to read about the communal living movement. Many people nowadays think of pot and bell bottoms when they think of the counterculture movement of the seventies, they do not realize what other ideals were also embraced during the movement, so books such as this one are useful for educational purposes as well. 
I also find it interesting to read about what other members of my parents' generation believed as well. My parents were the typical, boring kids of Midwest rural America during this time period; but some of the ideas embraced by other young people during this period does explain one of my aunts, who still embraces many of these ideas.
For the quality of writing and research, I have to rate this book about 4.7-4.8. I also enjoy that the book was a realistic depiction of the times, and not an idealized narrative. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in the 1970s. I obtained my copy of this book from Goodreads and I appreciate the opportunity to read and review it.