This author is the teacher I wished
I’d had, the friend I want on my walks in the woods. She helped me see nature
and our planet in a deeper way. Her recommendations will help us live with each
other differently, closer to God’s ideal.
You’ll want to read it slowly,
savor each sentence, and grow.
Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" (Publishers Weekly) and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love," by Library Journal, Braiding Sweetgrass is poised to be a classic of nature writing. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take "us on a journey that is…
When Natalie’s career as a
professional musician collapses, she travels out west. There, she learns the US
government’s Indian Code makes it illegal for Native Americans to sing, dance,
and tell their stories. She records Native songs and dances and advocates for the lifting of the Code.
For those of us who’ve seen plans
crumble to dust, Natalie’s life of recovering from adversity to advocacy is an
inspiration.
Classically trained pianist and singer Natalie Curtis isolated herself for five years after a breakdown just before she was to debut with the New York Philharmonic. Guilt-ridden and songless, Natalie can't seem to recapture the joy music once brought her. In 1902, her brother invites her to join him in the West to search for healing. What she finds are songs she'd never before encountered--the haunting melodies, rhythms, and stories of Native Americans.
But their music is under attack. The US government's Code of Offenses prohibits American's indigenous people from singing, dancing, or speaking their own languages as the powers…
Growing up in Virginia, with parents
involved in the civil rights movement, I thought I knew this history. But, author Clint Smith took me deeper with background, research, and personal
experience.
His is the voice of calm in the chaos, reflection amidst sound
bites.
By understanding the ugly and horrifying parts of our history and
taking off the blinders of veneration, we can truly work toward “liberty and
justice for all.”
ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR A NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION
'A beautifully readable reminder of how much of our urgent, collective history resounds in places all around us that have been hidden in plain sight.' Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish)
Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks - those that are honest about the past and those that are not - which offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in…
Since Keziah Sirrine’s husband
disappeared on a mission trip to the frontier, she’s survived by selling herbal
remedies and midwifing. Then, the Chief Steward of the Congregation sells her
house to fund the group’s move to the wilderness of Iowa, and Keziah is forced
to go along.
Duncan Ross, a new member of the Congregation, joins forces with
Keziah for the health of the Congregation. When respect grows into love, Keziah
wonders if she can trust Duncan with her secret.
In the isolation of Preparation, the Chief Steward declares himself anointed of
God, demands members relinquish all possessions, and dodges questions about
finances. As tensions boil into violence, news of Keziah’s missing husband has
Duncan wondering if their love—and Preparation—will survive.
