Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit
4.5 | 864 ratings
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Last update: 01-21-2026
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- Amazon CustomerWe are all connectedI loved reading about the inner connectedness of nature, science, and spirit explained so simply yet so deeply within these pages. The many ways to connect with nature both physically and mentally really ignited a longing to build a connection with earth myself as part of my spiritually path. I want to experience the wildness, walk barefoot on the earth (earthing), experience beneathness, and build myself a new "frog church". This book is captivating and emphasizes the importance of connecting to the land. I especially liked where the author talked about positive solitude in nature to disconnect from a world of technology and the connections nature has to both light and dark, life and death. "Without absolute darkness, the seed will not germinate, the decomposers and fungi that live underneath will not toil, the transformation of death into life will cease its spinning".
I also appreciate the discussion on language, the origin of words, and communication between different species. "The voices that influence our lives and work do not always speak in human language". This is explained through the discussion of trees and how trees are connected to eachother in a forest and can communicate in their own way.
Towards the end of the book the explanations of how we are connected to nature is explained scientifically by comparing elements found in space to element found in the human body. Life is connected to all life making us immortal in a sense. This section especially resonates with my understanding of The Divine in my spiritual practice. Overall, this both was wonderful to read and explore the dynamics between, nature, science and spirituality, in the human experience and I highly recommend. - Falsetto ProphetA deep rooted and untethered look into humans, nature and human natureIf you were ever to find me lazing away a summer day in the grass or under a tree while reading, you'd probably find me with a romance novel or a fashion magazine in my hands; outdoorsy I am not, except to let the warm breezes ruffle my dress while I snap a selfie of me rocking florals, surrounded by floral, for my Insta. And yet, that's why Rooted is such a refreshing, enlightening and inspiring summer read. It's both focused and wandering, urgent and chilled out, whimsical and deadly serious. This isn't a lecture about global warming, or a step by step "how-to" to solve it. It's more like spending the season wandering mossy woodlands and ice cold creek beds while listening to stories and wisdom; asking questions and pondering insights, whiling away the days and eves with someone who is rich with knowledge and storytelling ability, but never claims to be an expert, never talks down to you, simply talks to you with undivided attention. If you're looking for a structured and focused narrative, this is not it; that's like looking for architecture in a wild and deep forest. Mankind came from the Earth, and is at one with the Earth, and yet, as we strip the earth of its resources, we lose touch with our very humanity, and eventually, our ability to survive. This book reminds us that nature isn't a zoo -- with adorable creatures waiting to be adored from a safe distance behind glass. Animals struggle to survive, eat or be eaten, around the clock; plants too. There are countless ways to explore our impact on the earth, and to personally reconnect with it, and this book explores many of them -- but not all (which would be impossible and defeatist). But if you're looking for hope and inspiration, willing to take a journey, and enjoy the journey alone, without regard to navigating toward a known destination, this is a wonderful, enjoyable, enlightening, and constantly surprising read.
- Grace M. Martingood recommendationI haven't read this book yet, but a very good friend has read it for her book club and she recommended it to me.
- SphinxFeathersa very good bookI was a little unsure of how I would receive this book since I tend to be a bit sensitive to spiritual matters and once Haupt mentioned the church I wasn’t sure how it would go. However, the book never once took a preachy turn or felt like it was on a mission of conversion. It was simply a story or reverence and awe combined with the science of the world which was an utter delight.
- Faye LahertyI loved every bit of this book!I honestly started reading this book not realizing that it was non-fiction, and very quickly devoured it. I feel like this book was exactly what I needed to read. It has been very impactful in my life and how I am raising my son. It reaffirmed some beliefs that I held personally for a long time but didn't really have the words to back it up. A lot of this book resonated with how I feel about our planet and the way that we need to treat nature and the reciprocal relationship that we have with it.
- savannah??I really wanted to like this book because I love the idea behind it, but it’s extremely hard to focus on and very wordy.. if that makes sense. There’s just so much going on in one sentence that I don’t really know what exactly she’s trying to get across. But maybe it’s just me? Idk
- Christy NewkirkPerfect book to listen to for walksGot this as an audiobook for my walks and it’s such a beautiful book. Helps you get connected with our mother
- twofeathersCompelling and beautifully written- with amazing sketches!This book is beautiful and important. Ms. Haupt offers compelling reasons to connect deeper with nature from a spiritual and scientific paradigm and also ways to put that love of the natural world into action. She quotes some powerhouse thinkers and writers on the subject and the sketches are so beautiful.