A great Biblically-based discussion on how we are meant to be grounded in place, focused on our family, friends and church family, not focused on continuously moving to the"greatest" thing. The author does a great job bringing in the reader and building his case from start to end. Some of the anecdotes used seem a bit tangential at times, but they all have a purpose, and this purpose is meet eventually. Read this!

I enjoyed this book because of it's writing style, unique topic, and the fact that it really provided a thought-provoking experience. Recommended for readers who want to read slowly so as to take time to process.

I really appreciated this read, especially at this time in my life--when I've finally started taking steps to put down more long-term roots of my own (after #apartmentlife since college) ... and the pandemic, heh. Grothe has a very approachable, down-to-earth writing style and challenged me in multiple ways on how I can deepen said roots in my faith and in my community, as I continue to wait on housing markets and other doors to open.

The introduction to authors I'm familiar with in name only was particularly appreciated--such as Wendell Berry and Thomas Merton. Annie Dillard also makes an appearance here (in full disclosure, as I know folks who love her and others who aren't the biggest fans!). I haven't read anything by her so can't speak to that; Grothe's own take was insightful, if a bit fanboyish at times. :) (I've done my fair share of that with other authors, haha.)

It was interesting to note he pastors at the same church as Rich Villodas, whose book "The Deeply Formed Life" I read earlier this year (with mixed feelings, due to an overly heavy hand, in my humble opinion, on social justice and CRT). I was thankful that didn't really come into play here.

A book I'd happily reread, and frankly, I found the idea of living on acreage with loved ones incredibly inspiring! What a cool idea.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.