- Published: 1 June 2021
- ISBN: 9780593084021
- Imprint: Sentinel
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $48.00
Uprooted
Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind
- Published: 1 June 2021
- ISBN: 9780593084021
- Imprint: Sentinel
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 272
- RRP: $48.00
“Olmstead does the important work of examining perhaps the most overlooked aspect of American identity: place. For those privileged enough to choose where they make their home, she suggests a value set beyond cultural prestige and financial conquest—belonging, commitment, stewardship. Uprooted offers our fractured society a path toward wholeness.”
Sarah Smarsh, Sarah Smarsh
“Many rural young Americans face a conundrum—should they stay true to their roots and lose out on a big career, or leave behind those they love to try to make a difference in the world? Olmstead handles this problem beautifully and honestly, highlighting its urgency, all while avoiding easy answers.”
Chris Arnade, Chris Arnade
“Uprooted helps us understand what is lost when people lose their connections to particular lands and communities. It also helps us appreciate what is gained by a patient and enduring commitment to nurture the places and people that nurture us. Reading Olmstead’s book confirms that the need for roots is one of humanity’s universal and essential needs.”
Norman Wirzba, Norman Wirzba