Reviews tagging 'Addiction'
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
2 reviews
eve81's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
Graphic: Colonisation and Violence
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, Colonisation, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Addiction, Cultural appropriation, and Grief
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