02/08/16 18:56
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, (Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Press), 2015.

Before I had finished the book, she had me getting out my magnifying glass and macro lens. I was inspired to take a much closer look at the world through which I pass every day. Her deep sense of wonder and respect for the ways of pants in inspirational. The book is a collection of personal essays that enables the reader to deepen understanding of the role of tiny plants in the overall web of ecological relationships. She brings many perspectives into her writing: scientist, teacher, mother, student of Native American heritage, and much more.
This book is a great reference for those seeking deeper understanding of Native American culture as well as those who wish to extend their understanding of plants.