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Summary
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.
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- Isabella
- Melbourne
- 25-03-18
Eloquently spoken, meditative story
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.
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- 15-04-18
The stories we need before trusting in science.
More satisfying than TV show or movie ever. I gave it a four (not five) stars, because I found the traditional gender roles mentioned to be quite out of place and hypocritical. But everything else was just what I needed to listen to in a senseful and reasonable way. A timely story full of learning, poetry and resonance.
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- Pixieface
- 05-02-19
Beautiful weaving of science and spirit
I loved this book. It was fascinating, compelling and inspirational. The reading by the author resonated with her insight and humanity.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-06-18
Softly powerful
Loved it. A mix of ancient ways, science, history, some the authors, some cultural, and the way Land is/has been treated.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-04-18
Outstanding
Outstanding teaching. From the heart, honed by a sharp mind and voiced beautifully. Much gratitude for this inspirational work that brings me so lovingly and with compassion to the challenges and joy of living, and reciprocating with that which gives us life.
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- SwiftEE
- 23-02-18
a breath of fresh air
beautifully written and beautifully read, a heartful mix of nature and indigenous wisdom. loved it
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- Ellis Barnsley
- Texas
- 21-03-17
Wonderful memoir (plus) about connecting...
What did you like best about Braiding Sweetgrass? What did you like least?
I really enjoyed this book. I learned much even though it was very much a "motherly" text though it appears to start repeating around the 11 hour mark.
What does Robin Wall Kimmerer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Her voice... she reads just as I imagined.
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- Jessica Mayer
- 04-01-17
Many thanks for this gift
What did you like best about this story?
This book has changed me. Robin some how wove a beautiful story out of what she has learned from her culture, from science and her own experiences. I feel wiser, more aware, saddened and empowered to take responsibility for all the gifts that we were given. She has made me feel more connected to the earth than ever and I feel a sense of purpose and gratitude after hearing her speak.
What about Robin Wall Kimmerer’s performance did you like?
Extremely unique story-telling style. She tells the truth, it's breathtaking.
If you could give Braiding Sweetgrass a new subtitle, what would it be?
Our responsibilities as people of the earth
Any additional comments?
Thank you so much Robin. I feel enlightened and humbled after hearing you. I've stepped on a new path and can never turn back, thanks to your voice.
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- crabapple m
- 31-10-16
Read this book!
More than just plants. This book is something we as a species should be proud of our gift of language. This book, I hope it makes it into the hands of people of all different types. It is so beautiful, scientific and community inspired.
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- Hanifa
- 30-12-16
I Recommend This Book To Everyone
Would you listen to Braiding Sweetgrass again? Why?
I would definitely listen again. The words of this book are in alignment with my values and it brings me hope to know others feel as I do. It is a good reminder to practice gratitude, do more for the planet and its teachers, and to not give into despair regarding the plight of humanity and the planet.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Braiding Sweetgrass?
The author does an amazing job of setting up the concept of the Windigo and it all comes together beautifully in her story of confronting the beast.
Have you listened to any of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
First performance from this author. She does an amazing job. Her voice is a little too soothing to enjoy the book in the car without the fear of falling asleep.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A journey back to gratitude.
Any additional comments?
One of the best audiobooks I have found on this site.
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
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- Kaysi12
- 18-10-16
Eloquent and inspirational
This book is so timely and yet timeless: weaving threads about native people's history with the land, science that elaborates, and personal memoir; all told in a wonderful voice. I rarely listen to an audiobook a second time, but I will absolutely listen to this again, and also give copies as gifts to friends.
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- cedar
- 27-11-16
Stunning and Important
This is a powerful telling journey into an old time tested way of being. I was gently taken by the hand in to a much deeper understanding of how earth and nature lives and works. It's fascinating and engaging and inspiring. I have better eyes to see and understand now. I highly recommend this pivotal book. Robin Kimmerer is truly a gift to us all and our planet.
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- Brian Turnwald
- 01-09-16
Fabulous!
The beautiful writing and soothing narration of this book helped calm me on my hour-long commute in dense Houston traffic. But more importantly it inspired me to get back into the garden that I had forsaken after heavy Spring rains had turned it to a weedy jungle. I realize now my responsibility to care for my garden and see the reciprocal nature of my relationship to her.
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- Gail
- 01-12-16
A new favorite!
I enjoyed the writing and Robin Kimmerer's soothing voice very much. I especially enjoyed the content. Botany, ecology, science, and motherhood are all fascinating topics. Beautiful
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- Marianna
- 06-11-16
A deep dive to the sacredness of every day life
I loved this book. So much more than words can express. I felt like I was coming home. To a world where there is purpose in the rhythm of life and a deep understanding of the poignant relationship we have with our earth, our mother. A wonderful blend of personal narrative, science and myth. I highly recommend this book and hope many read it. A true medicine story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-12-16
Hands down one of the best books I have ever read!
Memoir, science, and ecological anthropology woven into pure poetry. Moving, reflective and inspiration! Incredibly crafted.
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- booksteph
- 13-05-17
Beautiful wisdom
A truly moving experience to have the author, with her own sweet voice, show me another way to look at the world and all of us in it. It reminded me of truths I had discovered when I was younger but had forgotten, and showed me many many other new ones.
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