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In 'Braiding Sweetgrass', Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves a tapestry of scientific inquiry and indigenous wisdom, creating a profound ode to the natural world. With the precision of a botanist and the heart of a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, Kimmerer invites readers on a journey that is as much a spiritual odyssey as it is a scientific exploration.
Kimmerer's unique perspective as an indigenous scientist, mother, and woman allows her to unlock the secrets of the living world around us. From the humble aster to the mighty salamander, she reveals how nature's diverse inhabitants offer us invaluable lessons and gifts, if only we remember how to listen.
Through a series of eloquent reflections, Kimmerer traverses the landscape of Turtle Island's creation to the modern-day challenges that threaten its existence. Her central thesis emerges with crystalline clarity: to truly awaken our ecological consciousness, we must acknowledge and celebrate our reciprocal relationship with the living world.
With the observational prowess of Sherlock Holmes and the depth of a timeless tome, Kimmerer argues that only by learning to hear the languages of other beings can we fully appreciate the earth's generosity and, in turn, offer our own gifts. This book is not merely a read; it's an invitation to rediscover our place in the grand tapestry of life.
Book ISBN: | 9780141991955 |
Book Author: | Robin Wall Kimmerer |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-04-23 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 300g |
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