"Consider the paradox of a person who admits the wickedness of tyrannizing a country....but who nevertheless sees advantage in himself becoming its tyrant if he can....Who, in God's name, could possibly derive advantage from murdering his country? Of all murders that is the most hideous...even when its perpetrator is hailed, by the citizens he has trodden underfoot, as 'Father of his Country'."
America: 2024
I got to spend some time with @the_wastrel today who recommended this book to me. It just so happens to fit the magical sparks or swirls book cover scavenger hunt prompt. I placed it on hold. If I don‘t get to it this month, I think I may attempt to participate in #NonfictionNovember next month if that‘s still a thing 😜 #HauntedShelf #SkeletonCrew
#FallJamboreeDoodles Sunflower in watercolor
@Catsandbooks #litsycrafters
Our enemy is relentless and colossal, but also uncreative and stupid.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a series of nonfiction, informative and argumentative essays centering on how humans and nature coexist. It explores various topics such as Indigenous knowledge of science and nature, environmental stewardship, healing and restoration and more specifically, a gift economy vs a private property economy, The Three Sisters and the harvesting of sweetgrass itself.
pickThis is a beautiful ode to Mother Earth. Elegantly written by a biology student/professor and Native American about all the Earth gives to us. I learned a few things and I‘m grateful for what she has to teach us. In many ways, this book reminded me of Lab Girl but a much softer read if that makes sense.
As a librarian, and book nerd, I have to admit I was curious about this one. I‘m actually quite enjoying it. It‘s a little dose of much needed book joy 🥰
