I made notes on Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry - An Economy of Gifts and Abundance", which was one of the first #books this year. But somehow never came around to make posts - perhaps because it did not feel right in the middle of winter.

Now, with the fall upon us, it seems the right time.

A biologist's and Native American's thoughts on economy - and alternatives and gifts. Hugely relevant but in a quiet way, one that makes you make small changes in everyday life.

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@vicgrinberg this is on my list of books to get to. Braiding Sweetgrass was excellent.

I'm wondering, does she cover reciprocity not just between individuals but between groups as well? It's ok if she didn't, no book can cover everything. How we can scale gift economies up to larger scales is just a personal interest of mine and if she covers it I'll want to read the book sooner.

@UnicycleSam I don't remember that she does - it's not a book about economics per se, it's a (not too long) personal essay thinking about meaning, implications and community.