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Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses Paperback – March 1, 2003

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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses.

Robin Wall Kimmerer's book is not an identification guide, nor is it a scientific treatise. Rather, it is a series of linked personal essays that will lead general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings, from salmon and hummingbirds to redwoods and rednecks. Kimmerer clearly and artfully explains the biology of mosses, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us.

Drawing on her diverse experiences as a scientist, mother, teacher, and writer of Native American heritage, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as in the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.

Gathering Moss will appeal to a wide range of readers, from bryologists to those interested in natural history and the environment, Native Americans, and contemporary nature and science writing.

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    A book that explores the world of mosses, their biology, cultural relationships, and the lessons they offer for living in harmony with nature.

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"Yet this is so much more than a book about mosses. This is a Native American woman speaking. This is a mother's story. This is science revealed through the human psyche. Robin Kimmerer is a scientist who combines empiricism with all other forms of knowing. Hers is a spectacularly different view of the world, and her true voice needs to be heard."

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Robin Wall Kimmerer is an Associate Professor on the faculty of Environmental and Forest Biology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. "Gathering Moss" is her first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oregon State University Press; unknown edition (March 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0870714996
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0870714993
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
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Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling collection of essays Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants as well as Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses. Kimmerer is a 2022 MacArthur Fellow. She lives in Syracuse, New York, where she is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment.

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Customers find the writing style rich and inspiring. They also describe the natural history as fascinating and the author interspersed poignant personal stories throughout the book.

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78 customers mention "Writing style"78 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style rich, poetic, and inspiring. They also say the author is precise and poetic in her descriptions of mosses. Customers also say it's a short, easy read that's very sweet.

"...It opened up a new world for me. Very interesting, well written, with personal accounts of the author" Read more

"...Her writing is so vibrant...." Read more

"...Somewhat technical in the details in the first half, the second half much more personable and (for me) readable...." Read more

"...the whole thing and was equally engrossed, such was the approachable nature of her writing.HIGHLY recommended!!!" Read more

47 customers mention "Natural history"47 positive0 negative

Customers find the natural history fascinating, with an amazing job explaining the science. They also appreciate the blend of science, appreciation of nature, and the author's own. Customers also mention that the book covers natural and cultural history.

"...It opened up a new world for me. Very interesting, well written, with personal accounts of the author" Read more

"...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...." Read more

"SIX STARS out of five.First, moss is BOSS. Glowing cave moss. Moss as "anal plugs for hibernating bears."..." Read more

"...The book connects us intimately with our precious environment which we as seem intent on ravishing without accounting for the consequences...." Read more

16 customers mention "Personal content"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's personal content poignant, inspiring, and evocative. They also describe it as a beautiful, heartfelt book that's a perfect combination of natural history and personal account.

"...Very interesting, well written, with personal accounts of the author" Read more

"I can’t get enough of Robin’s books! The combination of science and storytelling are profound...." Read more

"...are in the same style, seamlessly blending scientific writing, personal anecdotes, and native wisdom...." Read more

"...names I dare not even try to pronounce, Ms. Kellerer interspersed poignant personal stories throughout this book, bringing me such a strong desire..." Read more

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Customers find the book style lovely, poetic, and beautiful.

"So beautiful it hurts. Don't be fooled into thinking this is just about mosses - it's about life (humans and many many others)...." Read more

"You will like this if you like moss. Or if you like someone who does. Lovely, clever, and readable." Read more

"Lovely, respectful, scientific, informative, entertaining, and very enthusiastic book of moss...." Read more

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Margreet D. Fledderus
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating to learn about mosses
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars She can make any subject fascinating...even moss!
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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!
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marley
5.0 out of 5 stars i love moss and i love this book
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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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.
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Robin is an exquisite teacher
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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Robin Wall Kimmerer has awakened for me knowledge and appreciation of the intricate interrelationships of nature and of nature to man. This knowledge is critical for improving our relationship with nature and is our only path towards an ultimately livable future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I want more!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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I can’t get enough of Robin’s books! The combination of science and storytelling are profound. I’ve been stopping after each chapter to journal because each chapter holds so much to ponder.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A deeper appreciation and awareness
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Moss is BOSS
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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!!!
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Jesus Trevino
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
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A bit more scientific than Braiding Sweetgrass would definitely recommend for DEI in Earth Sci/ Nat Resource. Dr Kimmerer and all her books are great
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2023
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Excellent info with beautiful writing
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R. A. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sahaser
Reviewed in Turkey on July 16, 2024
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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 ♡
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
Reviewed in Germany on March 22, 2024
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came on time, pristine condition amazing read!
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Rex
5.0 out of 5 stars A potential life changing readRobin WK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 14, 2022
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars rodeado de maravillas
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