The Serviceberry : An Economy of Gifts and Abundance by Robin Wall Kimmerer 14723001221493

The Serviceberry : An Economy of Gifts and Abundance

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and communityAs indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry's relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth-its abundance of sweet, juicy berries-to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival. The Serviceberry is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that "hoarding won't save us, all flourishing is mutual."

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780241721308
Book Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Allen Lane
Book Illustrator: Burgoyne, John
Book Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 187 x 118 x 14 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-11-19
Book Pagination: 128 pages
Book Weight: 164g

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