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jennabajuice 's review for:
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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.