The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World - Hardcover

From Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of the beloved Braiding Sweetgrass, comes a luminous meditation on gratitude, reciprocity, and the gift economy of the natural world.

In this beautifully illustrated hardcover, Kimmerer invites us to learn from the serviceberry tree—a generous being whose relationship with the earth embodies the principles of mutual care and abundance. As the serviceberry offers its fruit freely to birds, bears, and humans alike, it reveals an ancient alternative to our modern economy rooted in scarcity and competition.

What you'll discover:

• How the natural world models reciprocity and interconnectedness
• An Indigenous perspective on gratitude as a way of life
• Practical wisdom for orienting our lives around community and mutual flourishing
• Insights on moving from extraction to regeneration
• The spiritual and ecological dimensions of gift-giving

Kimmerer's lyrical prose weaves together Indigenous wisdom, botanical science, and contemplative reflection, offering a vision of how we might live in right relationship with the earth and one another. Illustrated by John Burgoyne, this 128-page gem is both a meditation and a call to action.

In an act of reciprocity, Kimmerer donates her advance payments from this book to land protection, restoration, and justice efforts.

Perfect for: Readers of Braiding Sweetgrass, those interested in Indigenous wisdom, ecological spirituality, gift economy, and anyone seeking to cultivate gratitude and reciprocity in daily life.