pickWonderful. Indian boarding schools, indigenous knowledge, community.
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pickWonderful. Indian boarding schools, indigenous knowledge, community.
pickHow in touch with nature the Native Americans were and still are has always amazed me. This is a good story of preserving culture, family, health and the seeds that grow from the earth to feed and keep us healthy. The story is a good reminder that we as humans should leave things as nature intended. Although slow in parts, the Seed Keeper is a story that will make you think and perhaps inspire you to plant your own garden. 🪴
so-soOK historical narrative but I expected it to be more interesting. She met some kind people among them.
Starting this short account of a woman's captivity by the Sioux [Dakota or other] right after the Indian troubles in Minnesota in 1862.
Trying to get this finished, but I‘m interrupted every 3 min by all the other living beings in the household. 😏 Such perfect weather this morning.
The straggles in the little pot are the purslane crumbs leftover from a deer snack. 😠 Plus, I planted some “deer resistant” plants this week and they promptly mowed down two of them. I should have sprayed them.
Rereading this one for what is hopefully a new regular IRL bookclub. 🤞🏾
pickDifficult to categorize - a white man gets a call to come visit with an Indian elder and help him write a book of his observations. It's fascinating, frustrating and meaningful. Worth picking up for sure.
pickThis one is tough. I couldn‘t power through it quickly like I usually do, as it was a slow burn. The end had me crying and cursing my high school (lack of) education. It was barbaric and sad and quiet and powerful. I never want to read it again.
⭐️: 3.75/5
