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May 10, 2025
Courtney
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To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.
4.5 stars
I read The Serviceberry earlier this year and because I'd read that, it felt like I'd already received a brief introduction to this book. This book made me ache to learn more and become one with the earth and I loved the Indigenous teachings woven into its chapters. I did feel like it was perhaps a little too long as I started to get bored with the book, but maybe that was because I was trying to hurry the reading and not savor ...more
4.5 stars
I read The Serviceberry earlier this year and because I'd read that, it felt like I'd already received a brief introduction to this book. This book made me ache to learn more and become one with the earth and I loved the Indigenous teachings woven into its chapters. I did feel like it was perhaps a little too long as I started to get bored with the book, but maybe that was because I was trying to hurry the reading and not savor ...more
Beautiful book!
4.5 rounded up.
I really loved this one. Robin’s writing is gorgeous (a little overly-poetic at times - be aware if that’s not your style). It took me awhile to get through as some of the stories were more scientifically in-depth than I was interested in.
Braiding Sweetgrass makes me want to be outside and kind and thankful and aware and I plan to reread several essays to make sure I continue to do my best for our planet and those that live on it.
I really loved this one. Robin’s writing is gorgeous (a little overly-poetic at times - be aware if that’s not your style). It took me awhile to get through as some of the stories were more scientifically in-depth than I was interested in.
Braiding Sweetgrass makes me want to be outside and kind and thankful and aware and I plan to reread several essays to make sure I continue to do my best for our planet and those that live on it.
Nov 28, 2020
nomadreader (Carrie D-L)
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