Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

In a world often disconnected from the natural world, discover a profound connection through the wisdom of plants. This special edition of Braiding Sweetgrass offers a unique perspective, blending Indigenous knowledge with scientific understanding.

As a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer bridges two ways of knowing. The book explores the invaluable lessons offered by plants and animals, revealing their gifts and teachings that have been largely forgotten. It's a journey that is both scientific and sacred, historical and mythic.

This beautifully bound edition, reissued for the fortieth anniversary of Milkweed Editions, features a new cover, deckled edges, and five original illustrations. It celebrates the cherished experience of over 350,000 readers who have found the book to be gentle, tactile, and even sacred. Recognized as an Award Winner, a Midwest Indie Bestseller, and a New York Times Best Seller, this edition is designed to inspire readers to share its message of ecological consciousness and reciprocal relationships with the living world.