Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses

By Robin Wall Kimmerer

Book Overview

Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a commonbut largely unnoticed element of the natural world. GatheringMoss is a beautifully written mix of science and personalreflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantlysimple lives of mosses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870714996
• ISBN13: 9780870714993
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Oregon State University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

even if you don't care about moss...

i knew nothing about moss before starting this book. it was silly to tell my friends and family that i was reading about mosses (LOL!) but the lessons within go way beyond moss. now, i've learned more about moss than i ever anticipated and i also notice way more in my environment than i have before. one silly tree in my yard is holding at least 4 different species of moss. this is yet another of Kimmerer's outstanding manifestos on her life outlook - reciprocity, abundance and connection. start with the serviceberry, graduate to braiding sweetgrass and come back for gathering moss. Kimmerer has such a way to uncover the network supporting us all - the humans and other-than-humans we share the world with.

I Highly Recommend

Beautiful imagery and a profound message, anyone who enjoyed Braiding Sweetgrass should also read this