Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses

I'll never look at a tiny moss the same way again, or overlook them. It opened up a new world for me. Very interesting, well written, with personal accounts of the author

A wake up .. look around 😁

I loved her book "Braiding Sweetgrass" and wanted to try another title. Her writing is so vibrant. Full disclosure is that I was a science writer myself, and I appreciate her skill and her ability to breathe life into this topic. Since reading this, I have dusted off my microscope and have gathered some moss varieties. Really enjoying this!

title says it all, great read for anyone who loves to be outside. learn to appreciate the little things in life! robin wall kimmerer does such an amazing job explaining the science as well as telling little anecdotes and it’s just such a fantastic book. I’m a wildlife science major who would love to spend the rest of my life exploring the outdoors and i was able to learn so much from this.

I don’t know if I can quite put into words, the profound impact this book has had on me since reading it.It’s not that I was taking so much for granted; rather this author has awakened me to the beauty of our Mother Earth, in particular the symbiotic relationship between even the tiniest of its inhabitants.This book is so much more than simply learning about various species of moss (of which there are 20,000+!). Although scientific in nature (no pun intended!), with Latin names I dare not even try to pronounce, Ms. Kellerer interspersed poignant personal stories throughout this book, bringing me such a strong desire to learn so much more about Native Americans, their culture and teachings. I am forever grateful to this author for opening my eyes and awakening in me, the true beauty of nature. My precious adult daughter, the youngest of my 5 incredible children, Kim, passed away this past September 17th, and I have found great solace with this book. I cannot recommend “Gathering Moss,” and her sister book, “Braided Sweetgrass,” highly enough. I truly hope anyone reading these beautiful books can be transformed as have I.

I had read Braiding Sweetgrass first (same author) and thought I would follow with her earlier work. Somewhat technical in the details in the first half, the second half much more personable and (for me) readable. The take-away for me was the increased awareness I now have while walking my local environment. While I do enjoy a good read, it is something special if it changes me in some positive way. This book has done that for me.

SIX STARS out of five.First, moss is BOSS. Glowing cave moss. Moss as "anal plugs for hibernating bears." Mosses and banana slug races (for research!). Sexual asymmetry in mosses. Moss that ONLY grows on whitetail deer dropping in the swamp. City mosses, which can spread their spores around the globe (including Antarctica) via the jet stream. Moss as a forest for waterbears. Moss is the star, but the book includes other colorful characters, like a multimillionaire obsessed with moss and botanists who stash beer in swamp mosses for next summer.Second, if you like this author's more well-known work, Braiding Sweetgrass, you'll probably like Gathering Moss as well. Both are in the same style, seamlessly blending scientific writing, personal anecdotes, and native wisdom. I actually like this one much better for some reason, probably because the author is herself a moss scientist, so this book contained a lot more vignettes about her own field experiences studying moss, providing a window into the sort of research a field botanist does.Listened to this (read fantastically by the author) over a period of a couple weeks while driving. My 5yo listened to the whole thing and was equally engrossed, such was the approachable nature of her writing.HIGHLY recommended!!!

I enjoyed reading, Braiding Sweetgrass so much I took a chance on Moss and was delighted with it. Such a wonderful way to learn new information that you into a different world. The diversity of moss and how fascinating they truly are. Kimmerer tells their story with Heart and care what is often overlooked. She brings her view too you in a way that puts the reader weight there with her. I would buy whatever she wants to write about and you feel you know her and all of her family😊

Excellent info with beautiful writing

Robin Wall Kimmerer ablamiz icin ne yazsak az. Bu kitabi bir baskasina hediye olarak almistim. Braiding Sweetgrass da bir sahaser, donup donup okuyorum. Dogamiza bakis acisi, betimlemeleri, bir anne olarak dunyayi algilama sekli gidip yanaklarini mincirasim geliyor. Keske benim buyukannem olsaydin Robincigim ♡

came on time, pristine condition amazing read!

A book that had me enjoying each story as she introduces us to a world within a world. With wisdom and loving skill, she reminded me that I am so often not present to the world surrounding me. Aware of this I try to be present, recognising, acknowledging and expressing my gratitude for all that nature offers. It has changed the way I walk, slowing me down and encouraging me to focus on where I am and what surrounds me. I feel privileged to be given this opportunity to finally relate to the world I am a part of. As an adopted son of a Kayan Chief she also reminded me of the culture and values that all indigenous people share in their appreciation of the natural world.

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