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Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
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Mar 02, 2024jonny_9 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
so impressed with the book I bought it..
Jan 30, 2024pebble_stone rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is healing the Earth.
Jan 23, 2024ghreads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book! The author is an American indigenous woman who is also a Professor of Environmental Biology. She is fully versed in the world views of both indigenous tradition and western science. The book is a collection of…
Jan 16, 2024
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Jan 03, 2024JanetOakes rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a beautifully written book, a must-read for all, in my view. It has made me see the world and my place in it completely differently. I’ve always had respect for the environment and nature, thanks to canoe trips as a young person,…
Dec 05, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is about how botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, uses and explains how to embrace different plants and animals from many old teachings from her Potawatomi Nation. She teaches us about how to learn and take care of the earth and its…
Dec 04, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is about the author telling the reader experiences she had, and linking them to plants and the teachings they had for her. These stories take place over many periods of time. I chose to read this story because I was curious…
Nov 15, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults” is one of the most insightful books I have ever read. The book is packed with countless stories of deep Indigenous knowledge that will certainly resonate with all readers. The lessons and teachings…
Nov 09, 2023hao1234 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I now understand why there were so many requests for this novel. Beautifully written, I learned so much, and I feel I can use this information in real life.
Oct 20, 2023
I thought the title unique, and went to comments to see how others reacted not only to the title, but to the book itself. I found people who were of a like mind to my own thoughts. People who read the book loved it, and this…
Aug 28, 2023TheresaAJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a pleasant surprise for me as I usually don't read books based on science or nature. Kimmerer has an almost lyrical writing style that shares her insights and wisdom through many personal stories. She puts forth her case for…
Jul 26, 2023Micpark2012 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written. I believe Native Americans should be in charge of the caring for the land in the United States of America, their knowledge is to be appreciated and valued to help the land, please advocate.
Jul 10, 2023skyturtles rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If only we had more politicians like Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Jun 05, 2023ManGar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As the subtitle on the cover indicates, Braiding Sweetgrass is indeed “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.” But it is more than that, as it is written with a palpable love for the Land. Yet as palpable as…
May 26, 2023JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Kimmerer has the scientific training--rational, evidence-based, data-driven--of a botanist; the indigenous culture, worldview, and beliefs of a Potawatomi Anishinaabe; and the language, spirit, and skill of a poet. In this book she…
Apr 03, 2023sanfordbr rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The author has captured my worldview as never before . . . spot on!
Mar 09, 2023OPL_NicoleH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One part memoir, one part Indigenous history lesson, and one part plant science. All three are woven together beautifully and honor Mother Earth in all her glory. "Braiding Sweetgrass" will give you a newfound appreciation and respect for…
Mar 06, 2023DonnaMayMorgan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful writing; a gem in every chapter….a must read.
Feb 01, 2023Summer2021 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful.
Jan 13, 2023JLMason rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Kimmerer is a professor, scientist, and member of the Potawatomi Nation, but her writing in this book sings with the power of her poetry. Her essays show how science and indigenous knowledge can work together to guide and inform about the…
Jan 13, 2023WPL_JessB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
What a way to start my reading year! This beautifully written book effortlessly combines science, culture, and memoir and challenges you to think more mindfully about how we consider the world around us. There are so many small ways that…
Dec 09, 2022ArapahoeJessicaL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Through her beautiful, lyrical writing style and illustrative examples, Kimmerer invites readers to rediscover their true home in the natural world. Reading this book made me want to immerse myself in nature, bathing in the rich soil of…
Nov 03, 2022SCL_WeiLing rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In this collection of essays, Kimmerer shares her life experiences, Indigenous wisdom and botanical knowledge in illuminating and beautiful prose, ultimately challenging us to rethink our relationship with nature and the environment. I can…
Oct 10, 2022JCLElizabethF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written essays about the interconnection between ecology and humanity that encourage us to consider the positive ways humanity nurtures the earth and vice versa. The author brings her perspective as both a scientist and a…
Aug 09, 2022NealRanz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I gave it 5 stars...but I'll provide a caveat...it's very heavy as the book goes on...it was tough to listen to, even though Robin has an incredible way to express the beauty and the pain inflicted upon the rivers, lakes and plains.