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Nonfiction · Warm

A botanist writes about plants, gratitude and reciprocity

Braiding Sweetgrass

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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2013Moderate readSlow pace

What it is about

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, blends scientific knowledge with Indigenous teachings about the earth. Her 2013 book is a bestselling meditation on how we relate to nature.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Nature · Indigenous knowledge · Gratitude
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About the author

Robin Wall Kimmerer1 book on Tori Books

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