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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
3 reviews
the_reading_wren's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Genuinely a life-changing book. Inspires me and shows me new way for me to return to studying and practicing ecology.
I highly recommend the audiobook because it is read wonderfully by the author.
I highly recommend the audiobook because it is read wonderfully by the author.
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Racism, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, and War
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Misogyny, Sexual content, Slavery, Vomit, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
eve81's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
Graphic: Violence and Colonisation
Minor: Addiction
susannaobrien's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
A beautiful meditation on the philosophy of reciprocity and power of gratitude. I enjoyed the interwoven details from the perspective of indigenous culture, academic science and personal history, and the way each has enhanced her commitment to protection and respect for the earth.
She writes poetically, which was often a joy, but sometimes felt like a slog. I really did find it too long, and sadly caught myself rushing through to finish the audiobook before my loan expire (Perhaps one to have a copy of and dip into). It definitely could have been edited as some chapters felt repetitive or dull. Or split into two, as I did appreciate the richness of the topics covered.
Overall, it exposed my to new ways of thinking and I know I'll be trying to take these ideas forward with me.
She writes poetically, which was often a joy, but sometimes felt like a slog. I really did find it too long, and sadly caught myself rushing through to finish the audiobook before my loan expire (Perhaps one to have a copy of and dip into). It definitely could have been edited as some chapters felt repetitive or dull. Or split into two, as I did appreciate the richness of the topics covered.
Overall, it exposed my to new ways of thinking and I know I'll be trying to take these ideas forward with me.
Moderate: Genocide, Forced institutionalization, and Colonisation
Minor: Addiction, Grief, and Cultural appropriation
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