Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants is by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A beautifully written nonfiction book by an indigenous author who is also a botanist. This book is semi-autobiographical look at indigenous culture, it's relationship to the earth, and Kimmerer's life. The worldview is definitely Native American; the writing is stunning in places. It is a fun and thought-provoking read.
Ratings: Adult - 7 out of 10.
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