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Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

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As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers.

In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowing together to reveal what it means to see humans as "the younger brothers of creation". As she explores these themes, she circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks, our care, and our own gifts in return.

©2013 Robin Wall Kimmerer (P)2016 Tantor Americas Biological Sciences Botany & Plants Ecology History & Philosophy Indigenous Peoples Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Philosophy Science Social Sciences United States Native American Inspiring Thought-Provoking Witty Heartfelt Social justice Ecosystem Native American Spirituality Indigenous Authors Natural Science Native American Philosophy
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The richness of Wall's words are spoken by her herself and so beautifully so. So many life lessons weaved amongst stories - it feels like coming home to yourself.

Eloquently spoken, meditative story

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Fantastical written and a great listen. I fell a deep connection to the topic and loved the sense of compassion combined with scientific knowledge. I’m left want to know more and a desire to study under Robin 💚

Amazing

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Loved it. A mix of ancient ways, science, history, some the authors, some cultural, and the way Land is/has been treated.

Softly powerful

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A beautiful listen, full of wisdom. I would recommend reading this book. The old ways are disappearing, here why it matters

Loved this book

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Inspiring, educational and humbling. I love the way Robin blends insights from her culture with her knowledge of the natural world. I have read many environmental books and this stands out as the best so far.

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