The author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a book that has continued to brighten the lives of readers for years, has returned with a lovely small book that is going to be celebrated for its Indigenous wisdom, just as her first book continues to be. I love it and will be re-reading it for inspiration and guidance far into the future. Hope you join me for a deep-dive into peace and tranquility of mind and sweetness of heart that is The Serviceberry!
–Linda Bond, Auntie’s Bookstore, Spokane, WA
Kimmerer emphasizes how gifting and sharing are not just important but imperative in a society that consistently pushes for excess consumerism, why it feels good to share abundance, and the cyclical ways our earth has naturally operated for time immemorial. This essay begins with the wild and little-known serviceberry, and all of the work that the ecosystem puts into its growth, which in turn makes the environment thrive. Whether you are new to decolonial thought or not, The Serviceberry is a small and hopeful light in the dark that inspires a bright and abundant future for people and the natural world we live in– and how we can be more harmonious with it.
–Andrew King, Ridgecrest Books, Shoreline, WA
