Bird eating a serviceberry

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

by Robin Wall Kimmerer Author

This book explore the gift economy through nature's lens. It uses the serviceberry tree as a metaphor for reciprocity and interconnectedness. Robin, contrasts Western scarcity with indigenous traditions of generosity, emphasizing mutual exchange in ecosystems. The book invites readers to rethink economic and social systems based on sharing and sustainability.