librarian_nic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
shelf_reflect10n's review
Stopped reading after book club discussion and then lent it to a student who’s doing a project on food and culture and race.
themartinmama's review against another edition
4.0
A really important read and such a labor of love to have gathered each piece and interview and essay and poem.
booksenvogue's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a love letter to our brothers and sisters growing America. In a profession as old as time, that many look down upon, it has far deeper roots than the days of slavery. The extent of those roots was eye-opening for me! For those of us who grew up on or around the farms, its validation and praise while warning others that returning to an appreciation of nature could be the savior of climate change in restoring biodiversity loss and turning back the clocks, just a little. It explores the generational wealth of the world's most sought-after commodity... And that's land! This book is comprised of poems, essays, excerpts, and narratives of Black farmers from many rich backgrounds and even richer crops! While this was very educational, I didn't find myself bored. It had my undivided attention, perhaps because I have a vested interest. As a grandchild of farmers, this book allowed me a deeper insight into the struggle and business side of the trade, which allows for a much deeper conversation with my elders. I recommend this book to everyone, because I have never seen this story told and it is more than worthy to be heard.