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Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality

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alittlelark

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Sun Apr 25, 2021, 07:52 AM Apr 2021

Has anyone here read 'Braiding Sweetgrass'? [View all]

I downloaded the audiobook from my library and listened to it as I was prepping a new planting zone a few weeks ago. I had no suppositions - I just chose a book that sounded interesting.

The book has had a very profound effect on me. As I was tossing rocks and pulling weeds it seems to have wound into me like binderweed - but in a good way. The audiobook is read by the author. I found myself pulling off my gloves to rewind Many times. I postponed the last 15 minutes of the book for 3 days because I did not want it to end.

I cannot recommend this book more highly. It is like 'Silent Spring' for our time, but with beauty.

I finished the book 2 weeks ago, but it is not finished with me.

Few books have had such a profound effect on me. Find it. Read it. See what happens in your world.

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Thank you for the recommendation! 😍 LiberalLoner Apr 2021 #1
Yes, I read it last year and it still rests inside me. likesmountains 52 Apr 2021 #2
It has helped me to release emotions I did not know were bound. alittlelark Apr 2021 #4
I read it Sanity Claws Apr 2021 #3
Perhaps the Native American world view alittlelark Apr 2021 #6
Yes ... MiHale Apr 2021 #5
Thank You alittlelark Apr 2021 #7
Thank you for the recommendation. MontanaMama Apr 2021 #8
I'm reading it right now! cilla4progress Apr 2021 #9
Very Cool!!!! alittlelark Apr 2021 #10
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