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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a distinguished author renowned for her profound integration of science and traditional Indigenous knowledge. Her notable works include Gathering Moss which won the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, a book that has captured a vast readership for its beautiful narrative and insightful reflections on ecology and humanity. Kimmerer blends botanical knowledge with her heritage as a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, offering a unique perspective in the field of environmental literature.
Born in upstate New York, Dr. Kimmerer is not only a prolific writer but also a botanist and a professor. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in botany from SUNY ESF, and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Kimmerer's work extends beyond writing; she is an advocate for environmental sustainability and indigenous rights. She enjoys spending her leisure time in natural surroundings, engaging in activities like plant gathering and exploring ecosystems, which often inspire her writings.
Hometown: upstate New York
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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.
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Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a distinguished author renowned for her profound integration of science and traditional Indigenous knowledge. Her notable works include Gathering Moss which won the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, a book that has captured a vast readership for its beautiful narrative and insightful reflections on ecology and humanity. Kimmerer blends botanical knowledge with her heritage as a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, offering a unique perspective in the field of environmental literature.
Born in upstate New York, Dr. Kimmerer is not only a prolific writer but also a botanist and a professor. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in botany from SUNY ESF, and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Kimmerer's work extends beyond writing; she is an advocate for environmental sustainability and indigenous rights. She enjoys spending her leisure time in natural surroundings, engaging in activities like plant gathering and exploring ecosystems, which often inspire her writings.
Hometown: upstate New York
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