The Serviceberry
Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
Ratings27
Average rating4.2
A bite-sized reinvigoration of our connection to the earth and the natural reciprocal relationships we resist in the interest of market share. Robin Wall Kimmerer is at once asking more of us but in the compassionate correction of a well-practiced schoolteacher. Well worth revisiting on a regular basis.
A bite-sized reinvigoration of our connection to the earth and the natural reciprocal relationships we resist in the interest of market share. Robin Wall Kimmerer is at once asking more of us but in the compassionate correction of a well-practiced schoolteacher. Well worth revisiting on a regular basis.
A thoughtful exploration of Gift Economies, asking us to remember that every one of us is the product of infinite gifting: not just from our families and loved ones but from countless organisms stretching back and back. Remembering this helps us feel thankful, which in turn helps us remember our responsibility to give back wherever and however we can. (Kimmerer says it much more eloquently and convincingly than I can. Please read and reflect.)
A thoughtful exploration of Gift Economies, asking us to remember that every one of us is the product of infinite gifting: not just from our families and loved ones but from countless organisms stretching back and back. Remembering this helps us feel thankful, which in turn helps us remember our responsibility to give back wherever and however we can. (Kimmerer says it much more eloquently and convincingly than I can. Please read and reflect.)
A short read on the gift economy; an expansion of an essay, and an always-welcome reminder of how backwards American society is when it comes to human flourishing.
A short read on the gift economy; an expansion of an essay, and an always-welcome reminder of how backwards American society is when it comes to human flourishing.
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The economics sections spoiled the book for me. She constantly admits not knowing stuff about economics and it shows. It should've remained an essay. Quite repetitive and boring.
The economics sections spoiled the book for me. She constantly admits not knowing stuff about economics and it shows. It should've remained an essay. Quite repetitive and boring.
