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carakupferman's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
blakinho's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely fantastic. From a literary perspective, this was such a delight to read. Kimmerer's style is so refreshing and emotive and just so GOOD. The book is organized more as a collection of distinct but related essays, covering lots of personal topics, most importantly tying in with Indigenous identity and stewardship of the Earth.
The topics she covers, my god, they're so good. Things like gifts, change, motherhood, cultural identity, and spirituality are all woven together so well, so intricately, that writing this review right now it makes me think that perhaps she meant for them to be like individual sweetgrass plants which weave together into the basket of this book.
Forgive what sounds like hyperbole but this book has forever changed my relationship to the Earth and all its beings. A window has been broken in my mind and my view has been altered because of it.
The topics she covers, my god, they're so good. Things like gifts, change, motherhood, cultural identity, and spirituality are all woven together so well, so intricately, that writing this review right now it makes me think that perhaps she meant for them to be like individual sweetgrass plants which weave together into the basket of this book.
Forgive what sounds like hyperbole but this book has forever changed my relationship to the Earth and all its beings. A window has been broken in my mind and my view has been altered because of it.
cinnamonclouds's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
kschukar's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
3.5
birdinflight1's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. I loved it so much that after listening to the audiobook, I started over again!
thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition
4.0
This audiobook was very gentle and well-made, but for some reason it felt so long. But there were many chapters and stories after the first couple that really drew me in and held my attention. For example, I loved the stories about the author teaching her students and letting plants be their teachers like they were her teachers. Overall, this book made me more appreciative of my little garden and want to spend more time being present in nature. I appreciated the lessons and action steps Kimmerer shared throughout the book — I hope I've learned them well enough to give back and pass them on.