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Tresser les herbes sacrées: Sagesse ancestrale, science et enseignements des plantes
Robin Wall Kimmerer
4.58 AVERAGE
16.1k reviews for:
Tresser les herbes sacrées: Sagesse ancestrale, science et enseignements des plantes
Robin Wall Kimmerer
4.58 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
In honour of Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, I picked this up to expand my knowledge of plant life, indigenous practices and the impact they all share. This simply couldn't disappoint. Listening to Kimmerer's own rendition made me engaged in everything. A born teacher, I only wish I could attend one of the authors classes in person. Such an amazing look into the interconnected nature of our world.
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There are very few books that have the type of impact this book had on me. I was constantly getting goosebumps by the beauty of the words and their meaning. Kimmerer braids together Native knowledge and science intersecting them with politics and nuances of language in a way that is immensely valuable in these days of growing concern over the destruction of our ecological world.
I hope this book reaches a wide audience, to save that which is precious and a gift.
I hope this book reaches a wide audience, to save that which is precious and a gift.
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informative
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slow-paced
I read this book over quite a long period because I feel like essay collections often become repetitive for me, so I tend to read one chapter every couple of weeks to combat that! That being said, it did still feel very repetitive at times. It was a really interesting read and definitely had some points I will be chewing on for a while. The discussion about becoming indigenous to place was really interesting to me and has changed how I think about my own relationship to the land as a first/second gen Canadian. There were also definitely some pieces that felt very preachy or that I just didn’t really understand the metaphor or resonate with which did knock my rating down a little, but overall a very good read! I also liked the audiobook as the author has a great reading voice. Would definitely recommend to people, but would also recommend reading it one chapter at a time and not all in one shot.
I DID IT!!!! it took me four months because it was so good i didn't want it to end so i didn't read it. i don't think a book has changed as many lives as this one has. thank you robin wall kimmerer!!
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Transformative in ways I didn’t think possible with the extent of colonial influence on our society. I truly cherish this book, quoting Robin’s teachings indefinitely, and remembering that indigenizing our minds is the only way forward.
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4.5 stars
Truly a life changing book. As you might expect with all of its acclaim- this is packed full of knowledge and wisdom both spiritual and scientific.
However what I wasn't expecting was how artfully she ties Indigenous and Western science teachings together, as well as gorgeous nature scenes and touching personal stories.
I feel grateful to be living in the surrounding region that she speaks of so I was able to learn about species and habitats in my neighborhood.
Some of the later chapters are a bit more dense, sad and repetitive but overall this book is energizing and hopeful at a time when we really need it. All chapters are stand alone so move to the next if you need to.
Everyone needs to read the first 200 pages at least. I would highly recommend reading 1-2 chapters per week over a longer period so you can take the time to enjoy and reflect on each chapter.
Truly a life changing book. As you might expect with all of its acclaim- this is packed full of knowledge and wisdom both spiritual and scientific.
However what I wasn't expecting was how artfully she ties Indigenous and Western science teachings together, as well as gorgeous nature scenes and touching personal stories.
I feel grateful to be living in the surrounding region that she speaks of so I was able to learn about species and habitats in my neighborhood.
Some of the later chapters are a bit more dense, sad and repetitive but overall this book is energizing and hopeful at a time when we really need it. All chapters are stand alone so move to the next if you need to.
Everyone needs to read the first 200 pages at least. I would highly recommend reading 1-2 chapters per week over a longer period so you can take the time to enjoy and reflect on each chapter.
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
i'd worn a white lab coat in the wilderness"
to me, this story had many passages that intrigued me. the three sisters gardening styles, where every component helps one another further on. the shared experience of foreigners and immigrants feeling uncomfortable and ungrateful witnessing or participating in food waste in america, a common practice among many, but something not quite so common in their own countries. the field trip she took the students on and how they realized the earth provided for them.
the book was beautifully written. to me, it was a tad boring and droll, but only because it's the first book i've read in a format like this. it is not an autobiographical story, i've checked, but something adjacent.
it was wonderful to learn about the culture, the erasure, and the determination to keep going forward and not be forgotten.
to me, this story had many passages that intrigued me. the three sisters gardening styles, where every component helps one another further on. the shared experience of foreigners and immigrants feeling uncomfortable and ungrateful witnessing or participating in food waste in america, a common practice among many, but something not quite so common in their own countries. the field trip she took the students on and how they realized the earth provided for them.
the book was beautifully written. to me, it was a tad boring and droll, but only because it's the first book i've read in a format like this. it is not an autobiographical story, i've checked, but something adjacent.
it was wonderful to learn about the culture, the erasure, and the determination to keep going forward and not be forgotten.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
One of the most insightful and tender books I've ever read! Through Robin's thoughtful storytelling, sacred Indigenous knowledge is beautifully intertwined with scientific facts reminding us of our collective integral role of caring for Earth as Earth cares for us. The overall themes of reciprocity and gratitude are inspiring and, at times, gut wrenching.
Robin calls us in, inviting us to turn away from the harm that white supremacy, colonialism and capitalism have done, and to turn towards the way of the People of the Seventh Fire.
Robin calls us in, inviting us to turn away from the harm that white supremacy, colonialism and capitalism have done, and to turn towards the way of the People of the Seventh Fire.