The unsettling of America

In this book, Wendell Berry argues that good farming is not just an economic activity but a cultural and spiritual discipline.

He critiques the modern agribusiness model for taking farming out of its cultural context and away from families, leading to a nation more estranged from the land.

Berry emphasizes the destructive effects of mechanized farming on the environment and society, advocating for a return to more traditional and sustainable farming practices.

He also discusses the broader implications of this disconnection, including the fragmentation of modern society and the loss of communal integrity.