Spotlights, 5.9, Reviewing The Serviceberry, by Robin Wall Kimmerer

This episode of Spotlights features our host reviewing the latest book by Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, focusing specifically on the idea of a gift economy. The book invites us to transition from the extractive and exploitative market economy that is dominant around the globe to a gift economy oriented around abundance, reciprocity, and gratitude. It is an informative and inspiring book that works as a good introduction to Kimmerer's work for those unfamiliar with her while also adding more depth for those who have already read her previous works, like Braiding Sweetgrass. More information can be found on the publisher's website: www.simonandsc...

[@venusmuva]

I am enjoying it! I got distracted by another book, but the part where the hunter says- "I store my meat in my brother's belly", that hit me! I loved that part! I am committed to being a service berry from now on!

[@jimicunningable]

I've been a huge fan of Dr Kimmerer since Michael Dowd turned me on to her work. I"m a huge fan of both of them. Far too many fuses are alight now. It is, dear humans, acceptance & hospice time. GL.