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mechanic9417's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This is the second time trying to read this book and I’m so happy that I made it through. I found it difficult to just read this book. The audiobook is fantastic. The authors voice wraps you up in a cozy hug. It reminds me of sitting around, listening to the elders stories.
This can be a lot to take in. The author does tend to jump all over the place with all the different stories she tells. It feels like it should be a couple of books instead of the one. Regardless, I enjoyed the authors stories and life experiences. Many FN stories are being lost and I feel so honoured to hear her tribes.
This can be a lot to take in. The author does tend to jump all over the place with all the different stories she tells. It feels like it should be a couple of books instead of the one. Regardless, I enjoyed the authors stories and life experiences. Many FN stories are being lost and I feel so honoured to hear her tribes.
juliagoesoutdoors's review against another edition
5.0
Here I am writing my little review and just saw that this book was published in 2013! Can't believe I've only just now read it!?!
I listened to this book in audiobook format and it felt like someone was pouring aloe over my brain.
This book is written in memoir style, incorporating together biological knowledge, cultural history, and personal memories. Prior to reading this book, I viewed humans as incompatible with the natural world and as such I viewed conservation/preservation with a hands-off mentality. Robin brings to light how a reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationship with the earth isn't impossible- indigenous peoples live successfully and beautifully in reciprocity. This book helps the reader form a connection with all living beings and emphasizes how nothing can stand alone, we are all dependent on each other.
Warning-this book will give you the intense want to learn all the native plants in your area and their properties.
I listened to this book in audiobook format and it felt like someone was pouring aloe over my brain.
This book is written in memoir style, incorporating together biological knowledge, cultural history, and personal memories. Prior to reading this book, I viewed humans as incompatible with the natural world and as such I viewed conservation/preservation with a hands-off mentality. Robin brings to light how a reciprocal and mutually beneficial relationship with the earth isn't impossible- indigenous peoples live successfully and beautifully in reciprocity. This book helps the reader form a connection with all living beings and emphasizes how nothing can stand alone, we are all dependent on each other.
Warning-this book will give you the intense want to learn all the native plants in your area and their properties.
fredicia's review
informative
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reflective
relaxing
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4.5
This is a letter of love to the world from a botanist/poet with a PhD. The prose is lyrical, vivid and heavily relies on imagery, reminiscent of story-telling around a campfire. If light academia can be fiction, that would be this exact style. I love how Professor Kimmerer relates her topics and life lessons back to nature, connecting the strands back to a thematic cycle - fitting for this book.
I actually remember the first story from elementary school, about how the Earth was created on the back of a giant turtle. It's funny what we forget & remember; kind of a thematic start the book about sweetgrass. And the idea that plants communicate with one another - reminds me of the Overstory. And the idea that humans are in a mutual caretaking relationship with plants reminds me of Fledgling by Octavia Butler.
Going to plant my first corn, beans, and squash this year - wish me luck.
I actually remember the first story from elementary school, about how the Earth was created on the back of a giant turtle. It's funny what we forget & remember; kind of a thematic start the book about sweetgrass. And the idea that plants communicate with one another - reminds me of the Overstory. And the idea that humans are in a mutual caretaking relationship with plants reminds me of Fledgling by Octavia Butler.
Going to plant my first corn, beans, and squash this year - wish me luck.
saratellmanveloz's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
A treatise. A tribute. A plea.
alalex's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
mirandaleighhhh's review against another edition
emotional
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informative
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lighthearted
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sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This was my first "re-read" and my first time listening to the audiobook and it was truly a delight. Robin's voice is exactly as kind and full of life as I had imagined while reading. I really can't give this book enough praise. This time, Wendigo footprints really stuck with me. I see them all around.
I couldn't possibly share my favorite passages without copying and pasting the entire thing. I highly highly highly recommend this.
I couldn't possibly share my favorite passages without copying and pasting the entire thing. I highly highly highly recommend this.
jfrie65's review against another edition
3.0
This was my audiobook of choice for solo trail runs all summer 2021. The quote “sometimes facts are poetry” sums it up nicely.