Earthed: A Memoir

In 2017, Rebecca Schiller moved her family to a countryside smallholding to live a life of sowing and growing. However, as the first few years go by, it becomes clear that this is not going to be simple. She turns to the garden, where she uncovers the hidden layers of her plot's history and of herself. The ground under her boots offers hard lessons as the seasons shift, but as the New Year returns, carrying a life-changing diagnosis and then a global pandemic, Rebecca begins to move forwards with hope. The small holding has become her anchor, her teacher, and her family's shelter.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 06 May 2021
\n Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
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In 2017, Rebecca Schiller embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming her fantasy into reality by relocating her family to a picturesque countryside smallholding. The initial years were filled with excitement and anticipation as she embraced the joys of sowing and growing, nurturing the land and embracing the tranquility of rural life. However, as time passed, the overwhelming list of tasks grew, creating a cacophony of responsibilities that tested Rebecca's resilience. As another January approached, the specter of a mental health crisis loomed large, prompting Rebecca to seek solace in the garden that had become her sanctuary. In this sacred space, she stumbled upon a wild realm of imaginative leaps, where she began to unravel the hidden tapestry of her plot's history and her own identity. The ground beneath her boots taught her harsh lessons as the seasons shifted, revealing the profound damage inflicted upon people and the planet, as well as the persistent challenges she faced in her battle against the relentless slugs. Yet, as the New Year dawned, carrying a life-changing diagnosis and then the onset of a global pandemic, Rebecca found herself facing unprecedented adversity. Yet, amidst the chaos, Rebecca discovered a newfound sense of hope and resilience. The small holding had transformed into her anchor, her teacher, and a shelter for her family. In the face of uncertainty, finding something small to hold onto and maintaining a connection to the earth became vital. Rebecca's journey reminds us that when we find ourselves in unfamiliar territories, we all seek solace and stability. It is through embracing the beauty of nature, nurturing our passions, and finding meaning in the simplest of things that we can find the strength to overcome adversity and thrive in the face of change.

\n Weight: 430g\n
Dimension: 144 x 223 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781783965496\n \n