Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
The book intertwines indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants to explore the relationship between humans and the natural world. Through a series of essays, the author, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, reflects on the ways in which traditional ecological knowledge and modern science can complement each other. The narrative emphasizes the importance of gratitude, reciprocity, and stewardship in fostering a sustainable and respectful connection with the Earth. The author’s personal stories and reflections offer a profound and poetic meditation on the interconnectedness of all living things.
The 2973rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- Die Großzügigkeit Der Felsenbirne
- Die Großzügigkeit der Felsenbirne
- Una Trenza De Hierba Sagrada
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- 4th on The 10 Best Essay Collections of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 55th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 360th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 25 of the Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Book Riot)
- Not the NYT list: 100 fine books from around the world (and not just the USA) of the 21st century (The Bookshop Inc)
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