A review of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

Authors

  • Johanna Wilkes Wilfrid Laurier University; Balsillie School of International Affairs

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v12i1.732

Keywords:

Economies of care and reciprocity, the commons

Abstract

In a world that feels overwhelmed by crisis and change, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World offers glimmers of hope and connection with the natural world. Through narratives of the delicate and delicious serviceberry, Robin Wall Kimmerer presents a compelling case for creating more place-based connections in an increasingly disconnected world. The stories of farmstands, neighbours, and care for the commons, Wall Kimmerer offers illustrations of how economies of care and reciprocity operate as a form of governance and ways of life. Overall, the Serviceberry offers ways to navigate the complex webs of care and relations between the earth, community, food systems, and ourselves.

Title reads: Carceral Food Systems under an image of a tomato plant and a chain intertwined. The tomato plant appears to break through the chains.

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Published

2025-05-09

How to Cite

Wilkes, J. (2025). A review of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Canadian Food Studies La Revue Canadienne Des études Sur l’alimentation, 12(1), 170–172. https://doi.org/10.15353/cfs-rcea.v12i1.732

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Exploring carceral food systems: Tensions, experiences and possibilities

Section

Book/Art/Event Reviews

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Copyright (c) 2025 Johanna Wilkes

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