Listen free for 30 days

  • The Rooted Life

  • Cultivating Health and Wholeness Through Growing Your Own Food
  • Written by: Justin Rhodes
  • Narrated by: Justin Rhodes
  • Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

1 credit a month, good for any title to download and keep.
The Plus Catalogue—listen all you want to thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks.
$14.95 a month plus applicable taxes after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime.
The Rooted Life cover art

The Rooted Life

Written by: Justin Rhodes
Narrated by: Justin Rhodes
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $27.16

Buy Now for $27.16

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.

Publisher's Summary

A permaculture expert and popular YouTube Homesteader shares the skills and the delights of becoming a part of your own food story in this inspiring, accessible, and beautiful invitation to a more abundant, healthy, and connected life.

Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own food but didn’t think you had the space, the time, or the knowledge? Justin Rhodes thought the same thing - until after years battling systemic illness and struggling to provide the kind of wholesome food he wanted for his family, he bought a seed packet at the grocery store and was hooked! Justin discovered the miraculous potential and empowerment of working with nature to grow food for his family, and since that discovery, he has shared his self-taught skills with hundreds of thousands of growers via his popular YouTube channel and website. Whether you're looking for greater food security, better health, tastier food, to save or earn money, connect with your food source, this book is for you. If you're looking for a different kind of life - a life focused on health and wellness - take a look down the road less traveled.   

Looking for every opportunity to pass his hard-earned knowledge onto others, Justin Rhodes created this inspiring and practical invitation to growing your own food and experiencing a more connected, sustainable lifestyle, no matter where you live or how much space you have. Filled with beautiful and inspiring photographs from the Rhodes’ homestead and chock full of resources, including gardening plans, everything you need to know about raising chickens, tips for how to get your kids involved, and even recipes for how to serve up your home-grown goodness, The Rooted Life provides you with the inspiration, the encouragement, and the practical wisdom that you need to begin the journey to a more rooted life.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Mr. Justin Rhodes (P)2022 Faith Words

What listeners say about The Rooted Life

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    21
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1
Performance
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    17
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    18
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    2
  • 1 Stars
    1

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    1 out of 5 stars

Missing half the chapters

I would rate this book as amazing. But only half of book downloaded. Disappointing! Frustrating!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

He had me until anti-vax

Given that the author has no medical experience, it's highly inappropriate to discuss vaccinations of animals in a book about growing food.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great book. Great author. Great narrator

Inspiring, motivating & informative.
Thank you for all the ideas and stories and for being real.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

A very basic preview of modern homesteading.

I personally found the book very lacking of new content or moderate and advanced ideas. The underlying message of the book is that wherever you are and whoever you are, you can start growing some of your own food, but it doesn’t read like a book from Eric Coleman, or Joel Salatin in which it goes into depth about how this is done.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

I want more!

What a beautifully narrated story. I mean it, Justins narration is so sweet and just oozes love and passion.
I wish the book was longer but there is still so much that I'm going to take out of it as it is. I've just ordered the hard copy so that I can have it for reference... That's how you know I love a book ;)

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

great book

An encouraging book for new homesteaders. Helps put things in perspective. Helpful guide for getting your rooted life set up.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

This is a must-read, LOVED IT!!!

The author made a really good job at explaining the basic concepts to be able to grow your own food and have a healthier lifestyle.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Great book I really enjoyed it!

Thank you Justin for writing this book! I love it. Great inspirational book not only home studying but working together with your family and kids to provide the best life possible!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

very good book

loved it. love that Justin was able to do the audio on it. definitely recommend

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Loved it

Such a great book to lidd see listen too! I learnt a lot of valuable information.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer
  • Amazon Customer
  • 2022-04-02

Inspiring

This book helped me get through a tough stage of gardening burn out. A great book for beginners but also very inspiring for advanced homesteaders, it reminded me why we do this in a time I needed it most. I hardly have time to sit and read a hard cover book but Justin's audiobook version made it unique and memorable, only took a couple of days listening to it during chores and housework. I love the way he can tell a story. 10/10 recommend.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

4 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Olive Merrick
  • Olive Merrick
  • 2022-03-24

Old enough to know!

I received the hard copy at noon today! Got the audio to go with it, and started listening, following along with the hard copy. This book is well written and the audio is just great. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Went straight through without stoping. One thing I’ve Never been able to do. Never lost interest or got bored! I will listen to it again. I do think it helped me to follow along and be able to see the pictures along with the story. Just love it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

4 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Ann Marie Campos
  • Ann Marie Campos
  • 2022-12-09

This Book!

This Book, came straight as an answer to prayer :) I prayed 10 months ago to find true wholeness for our family and God has been taking me on a journey. A big part of that was not being vegan anymore (after 6 years) it really was a struggle but long story short I see how the truths in this book would have never been able to take root had I been holding on to my preconceived ideas of “health”. Thank you Justin for your honesty, transparency and humor in sharing your families journey. It really has come at the perfect time for my family, may God continue to use you in such beautiful ways for His glory!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Alicia D. Jackson
  • Alicia D. Jackson
  • 2023-11-03

inspired

knowing Justin's back story helps me to press on. having lost my garden spot that I had for almost 20 years between Justin's book and vlog I'm dedicated to reestablish and press on. Thanks Justin.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for tracy
  • tracy
  • 2023-10-10

Love!

I love everything about this book. I love the practical tips on how to include your kids into your daily life! a lot of information for my future hope to own chickens!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer
  • Amazon Customer
  • 2023-10-05

Great audio book

Justin did and awesome job reading the book. He kept it up beat and funny. Definitely buying the hard copy as well 😊

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Intentionalhomestead
  • Intentionalhomestead
  • 2023-06-28

Great material

Open your eyes to self sufficiency! Lots of great material and resources. Well worth the read if you are on the homesteading journey.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Kelsey M.
  • Kelsey M.
  • 2023-02-03

Packed full of resourceful information as well as heartwarming and humorous stories

This book is full of good information and breaks down the how-tos of gardening and homesteading my husband has failed to be able to articulate to me. I found many parts of the book inspiring, and found that the last two chapters about family life and focusing on relationships were exactly what my soul needed to hear right now. It would have been worth the purchase for those few chapters alone, and I would highly recommend to anyone with a growing family wanting to try to begin homesteading and growing your own food.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 2023-02-02

fantastic

wish it was longer. the story was great as always and the narrative was straight to the point with lots of intriguing ideas.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Renee
  • Renee
  • 2023-01-25

Excellent

I am so encouraged yet realistically looking towards the future. He was such a great speaker, I really couldn’t stop listening. I would love to share in that pot luck with him someday

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!