Braiding Sweetgrass

Bookseller recommendation

“One of the best books ever written about humans and the natural world, and our responsibility to it. Kimmerer is a Native botanist, and with such soothing and beautiful tones walks us through the lessons learned from her people about caring for, being stewards of, and sharing knowledge of nature. She considers things like the ethical harvest, or how to take gently and carefully from the Earth; how to take up space in the world without depriving nature of doing its thing; and so much more. Admittedly, a very slow listen, but a lovely one—easy to pick up again if you take time off from it. ”

— Mickie • The Buzzed Word

Bookseller recommendation

“A Native American botanist shares indigenous wisdom and scientific facts blended with her own narrative. A beautiful way to learn what the earth has to tell us, and the narration is sublime.”

— Grace • Boardwalk Books

Bookseller recommendation

“One of the greatest books of all time. Braiding Sweetgrass opens the readers eyes to the aliveness of the natural world and encourages us to consider the relationship we have or may come to form with the land. Kimmerer’s voice is comforting, offering us a place to sit at her feet and learn. ”

— Kaleigh • Set & Setting Shop

Bookseller recommendation

“The hype over this book is real! Consider this your sign to pick it up and give it a listen if you have been thinking about it. Kimmerer narrates her own book with emotion and heart, and I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it! Braiding Sweetgrass will make you see the world differently, and I truly think everyone can relate to a chapter in this book. ”

— Claire • Bright Side Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Kimmerer refuses to divorce fact from feeling and is a better scientist for it. Her skill and passion for storytelling are only heightened by this audio performance.”

— Ron • Talking Leaves Books

Bookseller recommendation

“This book is life-changing and world-changing. It is the type of book you borrow from your neighbor, you loan to your friend, you share with a parent. This book is a grassroots movement of ecological empathy and imagination. Robin Wall Kimmerer dares us to reexamine our relationships to science, reconsider our ideals of community, and revisit how to cultivate the world we want to share with future (and past) generations.”

— Izzy • Autumn Leaves

Bookseller recommendation

“A beautiful journey into nature’s reciprocity and abundance when stewardship is prioritized. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s narrates ecological science into poetry. A life changing and inspiring experience. You’ll never look at the outside world the same way again. ”

— Ashley • Tropetastic Books and Gifts

Bookseller recommendation

“One of my all time favorite audiobooks, narrated in the author’s meditative voice. This book feels like walking through a field on a perfectly warm day. The balance of science and culture is perfect. ”

— Alex • Bookishly Happy

Bookseller recommendation

“Beautiful and informative! The narration by the author elevates an already wonderful book. ”

— Rachel • Idler books

Bookseller recommendation

“You probably don’t need me to tell you how good Braiding Sweetgrass is. It is a weaving of science, spirituality, and indigenous wisdom, and a lesson in botany that every human needs to read. This new classic is now available in a special edition with a stunning linen hardcover, five illustrations, a bookmark ribbon, and a new introduction by the author. A great gift for anyone who loved Braiding Sweetgrass and wants a special copy to read again and again. ”

— MJ • Bookshop Santa Cruz

Bookseller recommendation

“Indigenous wisdom meets scientific theory in this memoir by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer offers a more positive and hopeful approach to healing the vital relationship between people and nature in a time when the climate crisis feels too overwhelming to overcome.”

— Emily • Chapters Books and Coffee

Bookseller recommendation

“This book is so beautiful and made me cry multiple times. The author, who does a great job as the narrator, is both informational and poetic. She tells us about so many terrible things happening to the environment yet somehow she remains hopeful and uplifting at times. Just like the title says, this book is a beautiful weaving of interesting scientific knowledge, indigenous knowledge, and the author’s personal life experiences.”

— Gael • Page 2 Books