Thank you to Scribner, Net Galley and the author for the ARC! I definitely think this book would be best read as a physical copy. The illustrations are beautiful and the style of writing lends itself to quick and relatively easy reading, but with several highlightable lines that would be nice to physically mark. It would be great on a coffee table!

Although it was short, it did get a bit redundant. Still, I learned a lot and walked away inspired to check out more Little Free Libraries and Buy Nothing groups at the least. I mostly picked this up to learn more about the Native American perspective on resources and the “gift economy” and thought it was interesting to glean wisdom. Especially as a Christian, I can now see how Western Christianity fails to steward our blessings in a way that contributes to the cyclical nature of gifts in the way God designed. It also makes ms think about how the things we pray for are right in front of us, but we may be missing out on them as we hold back our gifts from others and miss out on the potential relationships around us.

I was so glad to have the opportunity to read The Serviceberry. I loved Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I moved The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World to the top of my TBR/To Be Read list.

The Serviceberry was Robin Wall Kimmerer's thoughts on economics.

When I finished reading The Serviceberry (and even now when I think about the book) by overwhelming thought is that I'd really love to pay my taxes by sending in a truckload of zucchini.

I thought about Robin Wall Kimmerer this week when someone had a table of books and stuff and cucumbers on a table at the side of the road in the city limits. I think of The Serviceberry when I see all the little free libraries around.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Scribner publishing for approving my request to read the advance read copy of The Serviceberry in exchange for an honest review. Somewhere between 3 & 4 stars in my opinion; rounding up. I want to believe there is the opportunity for such economics, but those opportunities are getting to be few and far between.

Expected publication date is Nov 19, 2024. 128 pages

Another beautifully written book by the author of "Braiding Sweetgrass." Through lyrical prose, horticultural knowledge, and anecdotes, Kimmerer nudges the reader to appreciate economies that place our connections with others and the earth as the highest priority. Highly recommended. Thanks to NetGalley and Scribner for the ARC.

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The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer @braidingsweetgrassbook is out in November and all of the author’s advance will be donated to the land for protection, restoration, and justice to support healing ❤️‍🩹

This essay compares capitalism to the gift economy practiced by indigenous nations. Dr. Kimmerer shares how we can participate in the gift economy by eating in season, recognizing interconnection and forming community, and appreciating and sharing abundance. She draws attention to flourishing being mutual— when one heals, a whole community can be healed. Finally, I learned so much on how important birds are to everyone else in the food chain.

I can’t quote the book before publication, but I promise there are so many beautiful ones. This is a wonderful book to preorder for sure! I’m so grateful to @simonbooks and @netgalley for allowing me to read this prior to publication. Thank you so much! 🥰

Robin Wall Kimmerer’s latest book, The Serviceberry, paints a picture of a world where resources are regarded as gifts instead of commodities.

This book will leave you longing for a community of free farm-fresh food stands, family-run pumpkin patches, and little free libraries where neighbors truly care about one another. It is both bittersweet and hopeful.

The Serviceberry serves equally as a wonderful introduction to Kimmerer’s other works and also a continuation of them. What can nature teach us about reciprocity and how can we apply those lessons within our society?

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of the book.

In The Serviceberry, Robin Wall Kimmerer succinctly articulates what many feel intuitively without precisely knowing the words. Economies that prioritize personal connection, both with our fellow humans and with the earth itself, are the only sustainable path forward.

As expected, Kimmerer writes beautifully, delicately weaving her botanical expertise with personal anecdotes.

This is a lovely accessible introduction to the spiritual, interpersonal, and material benefits of gift economies. Long enough to give you something to mull over, short enough to leave you craving more.

ARC provided by NetGalley and Scribner.

The world needs to hear more from Kimmerer. Her perspective is critical and we really can’t immerse ourselves enough in it. We have a lot of decolonizing work to do and she is giving us the toolkit.

Thanks to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for an advance copy of this beautiful little book. Such wisdom and insights on appreciating the earth and sharing the gifts it provides. By passing along each gift, a personal connection is made- which in itself is priceless.

"The Serviceberry" is an expansion on some of the threads woven into "Braiding Sweetgrass," and truly a can't miss piece. This is a look at how the gift economy can exist within the confines of capitalism and a scarcity economy, and it's really remarkable to think through it all with Kimmerer's attention to natural detail

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me an early look at "The Serviceberry."

I loved reading Braiding Sweetgrass so I was excited to be sent an ARC of Robin Wall Kimmerer's newest work. In all of her work you can feel how much she care's about the earth, and want's her readers to feel the same. Her discussions on capitalism and gift giving were extremely interesting. Thinking about capitalism and the damage it as done to communities can be disheartening, but reading about Kimmerer's views on reciprocal gift giving can really make a person feel inspired. Reading the Serviceberry has made me think about actions that I can personally take to create more reciprocity in my relationships, and I hope others will think the same.

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.