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If only we could all witness the Age of the Eighth Fire. While this won't happen in my lifetime, nor in the lifetime of our grandchildren, perhaps not even in the lifetimes of their grandchildren....and, worst of all, maybe never.....but we have the possibility of setting ourselves on the road towards that Age. Fingers crossed that we do so.
I really enjoyed all the elements of this book: botany, myths, Life, serenity, community, responsibility, awareness, inclusion and more. This book is calmin ...more
I really enjoyed all the elements of this book: botany, myths, Life, serenity, community, responsibility, awareness, inclusion and more. This book is calmin ...more
The subtitle says it all: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. This was a very enriching book in the company of a very compassionate woman who cares greatly for the land. It is not a book to be rushed through but always to enjoy at leisure with a nice tea and some free time.
This book blends botany, history, relationships, gratitude, story telling, along with the smells of strawberries, maple syrup and sweet grass. This book made my heart break and at the same time made my heart swell with hope for the future. I am so grateful this book found me at the book store one day, it holds a special place in my heart.
Breathe it in and you start to remember things you didnt know you'd forgotten p5
Plants tell their stories, not by what they say, but by what they do. P128
The land knows you, even when you're lost . P36
As a proffessional scientist, a mother of daughters, and a respected indigenous elder, from the generosity of her spirit, RWK weaves together an eloquent commentary on our current precarious situation, how it came to be and what can possibly be done.
If all the world is a commodity, how poor we grow ...more
Plants tell their stories, not by what they say, but by what they do. P128
The land knows you, even when you're lost . P36
As a proffessional scientist, a mother of daughters, and a respected indigenous elder, from the generosity of her spirit, RWK weaves together an eloquent commentary on our current precarious situation, how it came to be and what can possibly be done.
If all the world is a commodity, how poor we grow ...more
Braiding Sweetgrass reads almost like poetry, and I found myself unable to rush through it. Each chapter demands time to fully resonate, allowing its profound wisdom to settle into my consciousness. This is not a book that you speed through; it’s more of an experience, one that is best savoured in small, reflective portions. The journey is not about reaching the end quickly, but rather about immersing yourself in the present moment, taking time to reflect on the interconnectedness of nature and
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At first I struggled with boredom then realized To enjoy this book, you must Recognize a different communication tradition, and adjust to the slowed storytelling drift and repetitive nature of oral tradition put to print. Don’t expect Freytag but rather read a couple of chapters and stop for a few days to let it settle and be digested. Then the soulful wisdom that conflicts with our modern paces makes this read almost like a devotional or spiritual work
Apr 05, 2020
meowdeleine
marked it as to-read
Jan 05, 2023
Maria Madeira
marked it as to-read
