As in her earlier writings, Robin Wall Kimmerer challenges us to view the Earth not as a resource to be managed but as a partner in an ongoing exchange of gifts, where abundance is nurtured through flow and cycles of giving and receiving. This book is all about reciprocity and developing a “gift economy.” In a way, Kimmerer asks us to reflect on how our work and life create systems where thriving is mutual. By integrating Kimmerer’s teachings, the regenerative movement can deepen its commitment to justice, equity, and flourishing for all life. The Serviceberry is more than a book—it’s an invitation to reimagine our role as stewards of our life force - the living, breathing Earth.

Contributed by Michelle Doerr