Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, a scientist, a decorated professor, and an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her first book, Gathering Moss was awarded the 2005 John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing. Her writings have appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and Stone Canoe amongst many others. She lives in Fabius, NY where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and where she is also the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.
"Her book of wisdom, knowledge and teachings celebrates life that is both ordinary...and magical." --Minneapolis Star Tribune "It's rare to find a book that teaches you scientifically and also nurtures you philosophically." --Hans Weyandt, Micawber Books, St. Paul, Minnesota "A beautiful important work." --Jack Hannert, Brilliant Books, Traverse City, Michigan "Robin Wall Kimmerer is writer of rare grace." --Elizabeth Gilbert, author of The Signature of All Things "An extraordinary book." --Jane Goodall "A great writing and beautiful work."--Oren Lyons, Onodaga Nation Faithkeeper "Beautifully written... Anyone who enjoys reading about natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love this book." --Library Journal "A mesmerizing storyteller." --Publishers Weekly
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