The Unsettling of America

Culture & Agriculture

De: Wendell Berry

Narrado por: Nick Offerman

Since its publication in 1977, The Unsettling of America has been recognized as a classic of American letters. In it, Wendell Berry argues that good farming is a cultural and spiritual discipline. Today’s agribusiness, however, takes farming out of its cultural context and away from families. As a result, we as a nation are more estranged from the land - from the intimate knowledge, love, and care of it.

Sadly, his arguments and observations are more relevant than ever. Although “this book has not had the happy fate of being proved wrong,” Berry writes, there are people working “to make something comely and enduring of our life on this earth.” Wendell Berry is one of those people, writing and working, as ever, with passion, eloquence, and conviction.

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Really well written and well narrated

Makes me want to move to a farm. A seriously well thought out essay that makes me sad considering nothing has changed in 27 years.

Prescient!

A classic work well ahead of its time. Sadly, it is still almost 100% relevant. The analysis is cross-cutting, with insight offered into agriculture, economics, social theory, ethics, and psychology. And all of it is wrapped in the brilliant and lucid prose-essay style of Wendell Berry. A classic this deserves to be!

Comprehensive, Eye-opening perspective

I love how Wendell Berry takes a holistic approach to this topic, which is still relevant today. His writing is simple but powerful and Nick Offerman does a great reading.

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Very Good Book
Great Author
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Time Well Spent

LOVED this book. Explains many things as to why our nation is experiencing such turmoil. the over abundance of violence and unhappy people in general

A classic

Berry in the Unsettling of America was far ahead of the times with his observations and reflections.
Those writing on progressive and regenerative farming technique, permaculture and soil preservation need only look back to his words to find a voice that begged for a change in how we view the world of rural living, producing food, and raising our herds.

A must read for those who care

I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about sustainable agriculture, human values, and the purpose of life. Nick Offerman’s reading is engaging and enthusiastic.

A tale that holds true almost half a century later

The choice of Nick Offerman as narrator was spot on, no better option exists in my opinion. Also as a first time Wendel Barry reader I am eager to look into his other works. This book brings forth many questions and plausible answers to where we may have lost our way. As a proffesional in the STEM field it has also allowed me to question my purpose and goals for my legacy.

So insightful and true!

Eye opening reality to how farming industry corrupted our land, soil, food, and failed our communities and people

Ceaseless profundity

Nick Offerman’s voice is the perfect vehicle for this parade of literary gems. Wendell Berry is my favorite author by a wide margin, so while I won’t feign impartiality, I will personally certify the objective excellence of this omnibus of the American experience.