Scan barcode
shaguftap's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists is a treasure of a book that completely blew me away. This book is heavily, heavily researched (there are pages upon pages upon pages of footnotes) and a must-read if you are at all involved in climate change, environmental, sustainability work. (Really, it’s a must read for everyone because we are all shaped by our sick planet.) This book will make you care more about the planet, will make you feel awe, will make you angry as it relates historical and present systemic injustices to you, and will make you feel gratitude that this book brings together so many Black movement leaders, scholars, practitioners, teachers, elders, spiritual guides in one volume. This book is so beautiful and powerful and I am so so grateful to the author for these soulful heart-filled conversations.
booktribe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
5.0
Wow.
I’ve been mad at myself for putting off reading this book for so long, but honestly, I picked it up at the perfect time. I’ve recently been focused on fostering more a connection to Earth and this was perfect to read while on this journey.
This is one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read. It’s very enlightening to hear other’s views on their relationship to the earth and how similar they are to my own as well as how they differ from my own. I love learning about so many Black people who are working to heal the earth. I have fallen in love with every contributor🥰 And I always love nonfiction that is told in transcribed interviews, but I love that the editor gets to have a distinct voice as well through the introductions to each section. You can tell so much thought, care, and intention was put into this book. From the selection of contributors, to the introductions to each section, to the interview questions. Everything was written with intention.
This book feels like a hug. I’m not sure how to explain it, because the book isn’t cozy or anything, but it’s exactly what I needed in this moment. I feel so full after finishing this. This is one of my favorite books I’ve read all year and one of my fave books of all time! I feel like every Black person should read this book, as well as every ally, and I plan on throwing this book at everyone I know till they read it! (I will literally throw it at your head to get you to read it. So, let’s do this the easy way and have you add it to your TBR of your own volition k?)
Thank you Amistad & NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
saholst's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Beautiful. Several quotes and ideas will continue to live with me. What an offering from Leah Penniman! Thank you!
avereads12's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
everyone and their mother should read this book
whatsbookinjenni's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Some great nuggets of wisdom here — the format of the book (transcribed interviews organized by theme) was not my favorite (and was not helped by listening to this on audio), but as an informational text and inspiration this was worth the read!
nyhofs's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
zoebmmc's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0