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Rooted
- Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution
- Narrated by: Sarah Langford
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
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A fascinating personal account of a revolution in British farming.
Sarah Langford had left her country roots behind to live and work in the city as a barrister. But when she found herself moving to the countryside, back to an agricultural life she had left behind, she saw farmers dealing with very different problems to those faced by her grandfather, who had fed a starving nation after war. Beleaguered with the challenges of climate change, Brexit and falling incomes, they faced accusations of ecological mismanagement from a hostile media and public. But, as Sarah looked to them to teach her about the land, she also found a new generation of farmers on a path of regenerative change.
In Rooted, Sarah weaves her own story around these farmers—from dairy to arable, traditional to experimental—who taught her what being a farmer means. Intimate and moving, these stories shine a light on the human side of modern farming, and show us how land connects us all, not only in terms of global sustainability but in our relationships with our physical and mental health, our communities, our planet and ourselves.
An authentic, beautifully written portrait of 21st-century farming, this deeply personal account puts a powerful case: that the task of restoring our Earth, and ensuring a sustainable future both for our food and ourselves, lies in the hands of those who live closest to the land.
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- Shona Russell
- 22-01-23
Powerful
Langford’s writing is so poetic, the stories of real people is inspiring and the points she makes are important. An utter delight to listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-02-23
Brilliant
Thought provoking, emotional and authentic. I haven’t heard a story that has made me angry, happy, emotional and inspired all in the space of one chapter. If you hate farmers, mistrust farmers or simply don’t understand them listen to this book and it will change how you feel.
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- Maria
- 09-08-24
Captivating story well narrated
I love the story and personal journey of the author, great book, I highly recommend it!
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- William Hudson
- 20-11-22
I was there
Sarah's summing up of our agricultural problems is excellent. I am about the same age as Uncle Charlie and lived through the farming world as he saw it. I am now an advocate for change and Sarah describes the change that is required so well. There will be allot of farmers who don't get it but the map of the direction that is required is well laid out in this book.
Sarah's descriptions brought back so many memories of the things I got wrong.
Thank you Sarah
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- TRAS
- 30-03-24
An education
An interesting, personal and informative perspective that helps us navigate some of the hardest changes of our time.
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- Customer
- 24-08-22
Brilliant
Perhaps because her views make sense and accord with my own- I think this is a brilliant book which everyone should read or listen too. It is superbly read by the author.
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- Steve Mason
- 24-09-23
Thought provoking
A fantastic book read brilliantly by the author.
Though provoking, funny, and sad in equal measure. A must read for anyone either wanting to get into or already in agriculture.
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- Louise P.
- 13-01-24
Inspirational Regenerative Farming
The journey of Sarah and other farmers into regenerative farming in the UK. How these changes can be sustainable and economically viable while improving biodiversity and helping climate change.
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- S. Langford
- 02-08-24
Outstanding listen!
This is an incredible listen. The research is so thorough going over points in farming history. Such an interesting listen. Mind blown.
Wow.
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- Ann Van Eetvelt
- 10-07-22
Inspiring
Absolutely loved this book from start to finish. Inspiring, motivating and beautiful. A book that makes me thing about what I eat, the small life choices I make and how to farm.
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