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The Serviceberry : Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
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From Robin Wall Kimmerer, the celebrated author of the New York Times bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass, comes 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,' another enlightening exploration into the principles of gratitude, reciprocity, and community. This book dives deep into the lessons offered by the natural world, particularly through the lens of an Indigenous scientist who learns from the very environment she's part of. While harvesting serviceberries, Kimmerer reflects on the principles of the gift economy, querying how modern societies might incorporate Indigenous wisdom and plant wisdom to reshape our values towards abundance rather than scarcity. 'The Serviceberry' illustrates how nature operates on nurturing relationships and mutual benefits, highlighted through the serviceberry tree's generous distribution of its fruits to ensure both the survival of its community and itself. Kimmerer’s narrative proposes an economic model based on reciprocity and interconnectedness, starkly contrasting with the prevalent models grounded in competition and hoarding. Praised by Elizabeth Gilbert as a 'hymn of love to the world,' this book offers a profound critique of modern value systems, proposing a shift towards ones that enhance collective well-being. Reflecting her commitment to these principles, Kimmerer has pledged her advance payments from the sales of this book to initiatives focused on land protection, restoration, and justice.
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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" The Serviceberry is a profoundly important book about how we might remodel consumer economies around mutuality, generosity, and bountifulness. The time you''ll spend reading this book will, like the time spent picking wild berries, nourish your soul, heart, and mind. I hope to give this book to everybody." --Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land
" A meditation on communing with nature and cultivating connections with one another . . . [a] short, thoughtful book . . . Think of The Serviceberry as a subset of Braiding Sweetgrass , expanding on the gift economy theory... She makes a convincing argument, wrapped in beautiful language and vivid imagery... An optimistic book, one that trusts in the ability of people to do the right thing." -- Washington Post
"A small book with a profound impact." --Angeline Boulley, Good Morning America ,
"10 Books to Read this Native American Heritage Month
" The Serviceberry is a gem of a book. it invites us to think again about economics, and imagine another way of relating to one another based on generosity, kindness, interconnectedness, and restraint. The book reminds us that how we think, and the stories we tell, shape how we live--and it''s high time we thought and lived differently, with new stories, about our place in nature." --James Rebanks
"A moving meditation on what a giving tree can teach us about building a fairer society... A compelling argument for a more ethical economy." -- TIME
" The Servicceberry picks up where Braiding Sweetgrass left off, once again using the interconnectedness of nature as a guiding light to reimagine a path forward for the future... The message of The Servicceberry is clear: Our individualistic, pro-competition, consumption-focused capitalist economy is inherently flawed and is leading us down a destructive and lonely path...Kimmerer creates a bighearted version of millions of little circular economies in which people learn how to foster kinship, ''recognize enoughness,'' and appreciate what Mother Earth provides." --The San Francisco Chronicle
" The Serviceberry is bound to appeal to the readers who made Braiding Sweetgrass a more-than-2-million-copies-sold phenomenon. Like Braiding Sweetgrass , The Serviceberry draws on traditional Native ways of caring for the land (Kimmerer is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation). And, like Braiding Sweetgrass , it uses plain language to demonstrate truths about the way all of us live in the world." --Minnesota Star Tribune
"A novella-length meditation on the abundance that sharing and mutual exchange can create... The Serviceberry continues a long tradition of naturalistic writing about interdependence in the wild...an impassioned call not just to return to the natural webs of exchange that are our birthright, but to recapture the fulfillment that stems from interdependence." --Undark Magazine
"Certain to be acclaimed as one of the best books of the year." -- Parade
"Robin Wall Kimmerer, celebrated author of Braiding Sweetgrass , gifts her readers once again with this gorgeous meditation on reciprocity and abundance in nature. . . Beautifully illustrated, brimming and buzzing with plant and animal life, The Serviceberry is a lyrical call to action." -- Oprah Daily
"A delightful new book that reflects on the natural world and how we can derive lessons on gratitude, reciprocity and community to flourish mutually." -- Seattle Times
"Kimmerer''s deeply rooted, wise, and inspiring reflections coalesce into a fresh approach to connecting ecology, economics, and ethics... [Readers] will learn a lot about ecological ways of living from Kimmerer''s nature-rooted wisdom and beautifully clear writing." --Booklist , starred review
"An eloquent call to action." -- Publishers Weekly
"Kimmerer, drawing from her Potawatomi heritage, uses the abundant serviceberry to demonstrate the gifts that the natural world provides. This portrait is startling in its simplicity, resulting in a masterful reflection on ecology and culture. The book seamlessly blends science, inherited wisdom, and philosophy . . . [Kimmerer''s] beautiful and hopeful prose leaves readers feeling sated, galvanized, and keenly aware of the world around them. A welcome meditation on living in harmony with the earth and fostering deeper connections with one another." -- Kirkus
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From Robin Wall Kimmerer, the celebrated author of the New York Times bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass, comes 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,' another enlightening exploration into the principles of gratitude, recipro ...
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Overview
From Robin Wall Kimmerer, the celebrated author of the New York Times bestseller Braiding Sweetgrass, comes 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,' another enlightening exploration into the principles of gratitude, reciprocity, and community. This book dives deep into the lessons offered by the natural world, particularly through the lens of an Indigenous scientist who learns from the very environment she's part of. While harvesting serviceberries, Kimmerer reflects on the principles of the gift economy, querying how modern societies might incorporate Indigenous wisdom and plant wisdom to reshape our values towards abundance rather than scarcity. 'The Serviceberry' illustrates how nature operates on nurturing relationships and mutual benefits, highlighted through the serviceberry tree's generous distribution of its fruits to ensure both the survival of its community and itself. Kimmerer’s narrative proposes an economic model based on reciprocity and interconnectedness, starkly contrasting with the prevalent models grounded in competition and hoarding. Praised by Elizabeth Gilbert as a 'hymn of love to the world,' this book offers a profound critique of modern value systems, proposing a shift towards ones that enhance collective well-being. Reflecting her commitment to these principles, Kimmerer has pledged her advance payments from the sales of this book to initiatives focused on land protection, restoration, and justice.
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About the Author
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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Professional Reviews
" The Serviceberry is a profoundly important book about how we might remodel consumer economies around mutuality, generosity, and bountifulness. The time you''ll spend reading this book will, like the time spent picking wild berries, nourish your soul, heart, and mind. I hope to give this book to everybody." --Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land
" A meditation on communing with nature and cultivating connections with one another . . . [a] short, thoughtful book . . . Think of The Serviceberry as a subset of Braiding Sweetgrass , expanding on the gift economy theory... She makes a convincing argument, wrapped in beautiful language and vivid imagery... An optimistic book, one that trusts in the ability of people to do the right thing." -- Washington Post
"A small book with a profound impact." --Angeline Boulley, Good Morning America ,
"10 Books to Read this Native American Heritage Month
" The Serviceberry is a gem of a book. it invites us to think again about economics, and imagine another way of relating to one another based on generosity, kindness, interconnectedness, and restraint. The book reminds us that how we think, and the stories we tell, shape how we live--and it''s high time we thought and lived differently, with new stories, about our place in nature." --James Rebanks
"A moving meditation on what a giving tree can teach us about building a fairer society... A compelling argument for a more ethical economy." -- TIME
" The Servicceberry picks up where Braiding Sweetgrass left off, once again using the interconnectedness of nature as a guiding light to reimagine a path forward for the future... The message of The Servicceberry is clear: Our individualistic, pro-competition, consumption-focused capitalist economy is inherently flawed and is leading us down a destructive and lonely path...Kimmerer creates a bighearted version of millions of little circular economies in which people learn how to foster kinship, ''recognize enoughness,'' and appreciate what Mother Earth provides." --The San Francisco Chronicle
" The Serviceberry is bound to appeal to the readers who made Braiding Sweetgrass a more-than-2-million-copies-sold phenomenon. Like Braiding Sweetgrass , The Serviceberry draws on traditional Native ways of caring for the land (Kimmerer is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation). And, like Braiding Sweetgrass , it uses plain language to demonstrate truths about the way all of us live in the world." --Minnesota Star Tribune
"A novella-length meditation on the abundance that sharing and mutual exchange can create... The Serviceberry continues a long tradition of naturalistic writing about interdependence in the wild...an impassioned call not just to return to the natural webs of exchange that are our birthright, but to recapture the fulfillment that stems from interdependence." --Undark Magazine
"Certain to be acclaimed as one of the best books of the year." -- Parade
"Robin Wall Kimmerer, celebrated author of Braiding Sweetgrass , gifts her readers once again with this gorgeous meditation on reciprocity and abundance in nature. . . Beautifully illustrated, brimming and buzzing with plant and animal life, The Serviceberry is a lyrical call to action." -- Oprah Daily
"A delightful new book that reflects on the natural world and how we can derive lessons on gratitude, reciprocity and community to flourish mutually." -- Seattle Times
"Kimmerer''s deeply rooted, wise, and inspiring reflections coalesce into a fresh approach to connecting ecology, economics, and ethics... [Readers] will learn a lot about ecological ways of living from Kimmerer''s nature-rooted wisdom and beautifully clear writing." --Booklist , starred review
"An eloquent call to action." -- Publishers Weekly
"Kimmerer, drawing from her Potawatomi heritage, uses the abundant serviceberry to demonstrate the gifts that the natural world provides. This portrait is startling in its simplicity, resulting in a masterful reflection on ecology and culture. The book seamlessly blends science, inherited wisdom, and philosophy . . . [Kimmerer''s] beautiful and hopeful prose leaves readers feeling sated, galvanized, and keenly aware of the world around them. A welcome meditation on living in harmony with the earth and fostering deeper connections with one another." -- Kirkus
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