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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants,Used
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A New York Times BestsellerA Washington Post BestsellerNamed a 'Best Essay Collection of the Decade' by Literary HubAs a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and animals are our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take us on a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is wise (Elizabeth Gilbert).Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beingsasters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrassoffer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Braiding Sweetgrass'? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' intertwines indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, emphasizing the importance of our relationship with nature and the lessons we can learn from other living beings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Braiding Sweetgrass'? A: The author of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' is Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Braiding Sweetgrass'? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' contains 408 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Braiding Sweetgrass' published? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' was published on August 11, 2015.
- Q: Is 'Braiding Sweetgrass' suitable for all readers? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' is suitable for a wide range of readers interested in botany, ecology, indigenous perspectives, and nature writing.
- Q: What makes 'Braiding Sweetgrass' a bestseller? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' has been recognized as a New York Times and Washington Post bestseller, praised for its unique blend of scientific insights and indigenous wisdom.
- Q: Does 'Braiding Sweetgrass' include personal stories or reflections? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' includes personal reflections from Robin Wall Kimmerer that connect her experiences as an indigenous scientist with broader ecological themes.
- Q: What type of knowledge does 'Braiding Sweetgrass' explore? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' explores both scientific knowledge and indigenous wisdom, highlighting how these perspectives can coexist and inform our understanding of the natural world.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Braiding Sweetgrass' that is specifically noted? A: 'Braiding Sweetgrass' is noted as a First Edition.