What I liked most about this book was the language. Kimmerer has a true gift for writing beautiful prose, poetic in nature. It is flowery, yes, but I think that added to the whole point of Kimmerer’s message. It coupled well with her ideas throughout the book. The language seemed a part of the nature Kimmerer was describing itself. 

I also liked how much practical knowledge was available throughout the book. I learned much about nature, plants, and Indigenous people and their traditions, ideas, and practices. I found all the information Kimmerer presented to be very valuable in learning how to heal what Western culture has carelessly destroyed. The earth is beautiful and forgiving, but we, as a people, need to ask for forgiveness and heal what has been lost, and Kimmerer gives practical ways on how we can actually do that through science and Indigenous practices.  

There isn’t a single thing I disliked about Kimmerer’s nonfiction, informational book. It is beautifully written, provides solid information, and I will be picking up more of Kimmerer’s work.