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April 2, 2025
Braiding Together Science, Spirit, and Story – A Look at Braiding Sweetgrass
Jessica’s Bookshelf – Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweet Grass By Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Review
Genre: Nonfiction / Nature Writing / Indigenous Wisdom
✍️ **Synopsis of Braiding Sweetgrass:**
A poetic blend of science, storytelling, and Indigenous wisdom, this book invites us to reconsider our relationship with the earth—and teaches that gratitude might be the most powerful form of resistance.
👍🏻 **What I Liked:**
Every chapter felt like a return to something I didn’t realize I’d lost. It called to mind memories of running free in Jamestown and growing up in Boulder Heights—barefoot, wild, and surrounded by trees. Her words feel like a quiet prayer, both grounding and expansive.
👎🏻 **What I Didn’t Like:**
Honestly? Nothing. This one just spoke to me.
🤔 **Meaningful Quote:**
“All flourishing is mutual.”
⭐️ Rating: 5 Stars
⚡️ Would I Recommend It?
Without hesitation. If you’ve ever felt a pull toward the natural world—or away from the noise—this book is a gentle, necessary reminder of where we come from.
“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.”
Braiding Sweet Grass
Braiding Sweet Grass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Review
I hope that you follow along this year as I share the books I read for personal, profession and spiritual growth!
Next on My Reading List:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Sincerely,
Jessica
