Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book!

Having read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, this was high on my list of anticipated releases. I will read anything Kimmerer puts out. She is so smart, and you can feel how much she cares with every word.

I did not know going in that this started as an essay that became expanded upon, so this is a great place to start with Kimmerer's work if you're new to her. I was a little sad that I couldn't sink my teeth in like with Braiding Sweetgrass, but this turned out to be exactly what I needed.

The concepts discussed are not new but are so important if we want to sustain life in any regard. As somebody who wishes capitalism wasn't a thing because it's absurd, but am only one person leading me to feel discouraged and depressed, Kimmerer swoops in and reminds me that small acts can lead to big change. I can't wait until this is released so I can share all of the fabulous quotes.

I loved this. 🫶

Thank you to Scribner and Simon and Schuster for providing this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer guides us, once again, as we pause and reflect on the beauty and gift of life that is given to us each day. She explains to us, or rather reminds us of our responsibility of gratitude to the earth and how our daily choices impact our reciprocity. She dives into the merits of the reciprocal gift economy and explores the trickling effect it has within ourselves and our communities.

An inspiring essay on the ‘Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World’, The Serviceberry should be essential reading for anyone who is wanting to reconnect with the natural world and honor all that continues to sustain life.

The Serviceberry is scheduled to publish November 19th, 2024 and I encourage everyone to preorder or request a copy from your local library.