About the book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING
'An honest look at the farming life today. Raw, earthy and inspiring' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment
'A beautifully written, incredibly timely book' - Clover Stroud, author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights
When barrister and author Sarah Langford left her city life behind she found herself unexpectedly back in the world of farming. It was not how she remembered. Instead, she saw farmers dealing with very different problems to those faced by her grandfather, considered a hero for having fed a starving nation after war. Now farmers faced accusations of ecological mismanagement by a hostile urban media whilst battling extreme weather and political upheaval. Yet as Sarah learned how to farm and grew closer to the land, she discovered a new generation on a path of regenerative change.
In Rooted, Sarah weaves her own story around those who taught her what it means to be a farmer. She shines a light on the human side of modern farming, and shows how land connects us all, not only in terms of global sustainability but in our relationships with our physical and mental health, our communities and our planet.
'Moving, startling, uplifting, galvanising and unsettling, this plainly beautiful book is one of those rare few that changes how you see the world around you' - Ella Risbridger, author of The Year of Miracles
'Heartbreaking and hopeful, this story of a farming revival has never been more important' - Esther Freud
Editions of Rooted
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241991824
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241991831
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780241995136
Read an Excerpt
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING
'An honest look at the farming life today. Raw, earthy and inspiring' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment
'A beautifully written, incredibly timely book' - Clover Stroud, author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights
When barrister and author Sarah Langford left her city life behind she found herself unexpectedly back in the world of farming. It was not how she remembered. Instead, she saw farmers dealing with very different problems to those faced by her grandfather, considered a hero for having fed a starving nation after war. Now farmers faced accusations of ecological mismanagement by a hostile urban media whilst battling extreme weather and political upheaval. Yet as Sarah learned how to farm and grew closer to the land, she discovered a new generation on a path of regenerative change.
In Rooted, Sarah weaves her own story around those who taught her what it means to be a farmer. She shines a light on the human side of modern farming, and shows how land connects us all, not only in terms of global sustainability but in our relationships with our physical and mental health, our communities and our planet.
'Moving, startling, uplifting, galvanising and unsettling, this plainly beautiful book is one of those rare few that changes how you see the world around you' - Ella Risbridger, author of The Year of Miracles
'Heartbreaking and hopeful, this story of a farming revival has never been more important' - Esther Freud
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rooted about?
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING
'An honest look at the farming life today. Raw, earthy and inspiring' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment
'A beautifully written, incredibly timely book' - Clover Stroud, author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights
When barrister and author Sarah Langford left her city life behind she found herself unexpectedly back in the world of farming. It was not how she remembered. Instead, she saw farmers dealing with very different problems to those faced by her grandfather, considered a hero for having fed a starving nation after war. Now farmers faced accusations of ecological mismanagement by a hostile urban media whilst battling extreme weather and political upheaval. Yet as Sarah learned how to farm and grew closer to the land, she discovered a new generation on a path of regenerative change.
In Rooted, Sarah weaves her own story around those who taught her what it means to be a farmer. She shines a light on the human side of modern farming, and shows how land connects us all, not only in terms of global sustainability but in our relationships with our physical and mental health, our communities and our planet.
'Moving, startling, uplifting, galvanising and unsettling, this plainly beautiful book is one of those rare few that changes how you see the world around you' - Ella Risbridger, author of The Year of Miracles
'Heartbreaking and hopeful, this story of a farming revival has never been more important' - Esther Freud
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rooted?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Agriculture and farming > Organic farming
Where can I read a sample of Rooted?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241991824
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rooted?
Sarah Langford
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rooted is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241991824) and ebook(ISBN 9780241991831) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780241995136)
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