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A review by readingrobin
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
This feels like a natural extension of Kimmerer's discussion of reciprocity and gift economies from her previous book Braiding Sweetgrass. She adds a bit more to the conversation, but some points feel more like a retread vs an expansion. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, as Braiding Sweetgrass may be a bit intimidating and this book does a great job of distilling Kimmerer's main points into more manageable bits.
As we face an uncertain, overwhelming, and just downright scary future, Kimmerer's offers some chances at hope, of working in and outside of systems to try to make society a bit better, more giving and less hoarding.
I listened to the audiobook and she is such an effective speaker that I would love to see her live at some point.
As we face an uncertain, overwhelming, and just downright scary future, Kimmerer's offers some chances at hope, of working in and outside of systems to try to make society a bit better, more giving and less hoarding.
I listened to the audiobook and she is such an effective speaker that I would love to see her live at some point.