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Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Narrative non-fictionBiography & MemoirEssays
Pages
456
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, invites readers to explore the wisdom of the natural world. She blends scientific understanding with Indigenous knowledge to reveal the deep, reciprocal relationship between humans and the living earth. Discover how listening to the voices of plants and animals can lead to a more connected and giving way of life.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

HopefulHeartwarmingInspiringThought-ProvokingReflectivePhilosophicalAtmospheric

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Philosophy & Religion Science & Nature Biography Folklore Nature Philosophy Science Spirituality Ancient History

About the author

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Robin Wall Kimmerer

Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer (also credited as Robin W. Kimmerer) (born 1953) is Associate Professor of Environmental and Forest Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). She is the author of numerous scientific articles and books, including her most famous book, Braiding Sweetgrass. She is Potawatomi and combines her heritage with her scientific and environmental passions.

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