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Braiding Sweetgrass | Robin Wall Kimmerer

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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a collection of essays exploring different aspects of Indigenous ideals and values. Overall, it identifies and examines the relationship between humans and our home, Earth. Through her own experiences and sentiment for ecology, she talks of restoration ecology, plant intelligence, the Story of Maple Trees, the role of language, and the necessity of gratitude.

camryn.arndt As the story progressed, the essays shifted from personal narratives to deeper examinations of bioecology and cultural connections, emphasizing how humans and nature can harmonize. Kimmerer tells the readers we must be the caretakers of our Earth and the organisms that populate it. She demonstrates how Indigenous culture would have a mutual relationship with nature, taking only what is necessary and giving back what is taken. (edited) 6mo

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camryn.arndt Every word and sentence she writes she expertly motivates the reader to create a reciprocal relationship with nature. Braiding Sweetgrass is an inspirational book, and there are many more to explore! So here is a list of similar books I would suggest you take a look at Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard, The Overstory by Richard Powers, Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv and Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World. by- 6mo

camryn.arndt - Tyson Yunkaporta.

Braiding Sweetgrass is a deeply influential book with beautifully crafted story-telling, building a heavily impactive novel. As a newly found love for this work, I hope you dive into it and find out why so many people love this book! 6mo

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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants | Robin Kimmerer

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.

camryn.arndt Kimmerer formulates this novel from a first-person point of view. This often aids in accentuating her own experiences while tying them into the idea she is trying to express, allowing the reader a more personal approach and insight into Kimmerer\'s viewpoints. There are numerous themes and central concepts within her teachings, however, one seems to always draw and seep into every lesson. This is the interconnectedness within nature. (edited) 7mo

camryn.arndt The Three Sisters (corn, beans and squash) is a perfect example of how she emphasizes this concept. She shows how all three of these plants work in harmony as they grow and thrive once planted in proximity. How the beans will travel up the stalk of the corn and the squash at the base to protect and prevent harm to the harmonious group. (edited) 7mo

camryn.arndt Lastly, if this book seems intriguing or was read and thoroughly enjoyed, here\\\'s a list of similar books! The Overstory by Richard Powers, Silent Spring by Racheal Carson, The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben (strongly suggested!) and last but not least Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer. (edited) 7mo

camryn.arndt Braiding Sweetgrass is far beyond captivating with personal stories and long-forgotten knowledge, exploring a notion that\'s often overlooked.

An inspiring book to add to your list! (edited) 7mo

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