Rooted tells of the interconnectedness of our world, relating stories from science, artists, philosophers and the author’s own life to the ways in which nature and humans impact each other. Through each section of the book, Haupt urges us to be more aware of our surroundings, to listen and wander, grow and create. Each section is elaborated upon through a series of short chapters containing anecdotes, research, stories and poetry.

Haupt provides a strong perspective throughout the course of this book, and I enjoyed the variety of resources and perspectives that she shares. The book is well-researched in easily digestible chapters with thought-provoking ideas.

There were times, however, when I felt there were too many stories and quotes being used, as I wanted more balance between the research and the author's own perspective. I also found myself wanting certain areas of the book to go even deeper, elaborating further on what we can do to better support the natural world around us.

Overall, this is an enjoyable read, reminding us of the importance to connect and relate to the nature around us. Especially for readers of Peter Wohlleben and Robin Wall Kimmerer, look for this book hitting the shelves in May.

Thank you to Net Galley and Little, Brown and Company publishing for this ARC.

Beautiful book filled with descriptions of nature in all its different forms. I love trees and especially loved the descriptions of trees throughout the book. The author gives a nice blend of science, nature, and spirit and I enjoyed every page.

I expected this book to have more scientific detail and information than it did. The author's focus (and background) is in philosophy so this reads more like a philosophical textbook with a religious (Christian/Catholic) tone. I don't feel the description of the book gave a good summary of the text. It appears to be a lovely description of the author's experience with religion and nature but lacked a scientific background.