Braiding Sweetgrass Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants /anglais

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

First published 2020

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, blends her training as a scientist with her indigenous heritage to reveal the sacred bonds between humans and the natural world. Through lyrical essays, she invites readers to see plants and animals as our oldest teachers, guiding us towards a deeper ecological consciousness and a more reciprocal relationship with the earth. Kimmerer's reflections on foraging, gardening, and the language of plants offer a pathway to reclaiming our place within the web of life.

Genres: science, nature, non-fiction

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, personal-journey

Setting: Onondaga Lake, Region Michigan, Lake, The Great Lakes Region, Northern Forests, Pacific Northwest, Northwest Pacific, Turtle Island, Los Andes, Andes Region, Andes, Nordamerika

390 pages · Paperback · PENGUIN UK

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