Sister Nature
The Education of an Optimistic Beekeeper
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
Published:20th Jun '23
Should be back in stock very soon
A decade-long journey into regenerative agriculture reveals challenges and opportunities. Sister Nature inspires proactive engagement with our environment.
In Sister Nature, Kenyan beekeeper-turned-farmer Jess de Boer embarks on a transformative decade-long journey through the vibrant yet challenging world of regenerative agriculture. This exploration goes beyond mere farming; it is a quest for purpose and potential in a landscape that demands both innovation and respect for nature. De Boer shares her experiences from honey hunting in the last remaining pockets of rainforest in southern Ethiopia to gardening in the heart of Kenya's largest slum, illustrating the diverse environments and communities she encounters along the way.
The narrative takes readers to the arid lands of Northern Kenya, where a group of pioneering farmers is working to reconnect people with the earth. Through their efforts, they illustrate the importance of sustainable practices and the impact of community-driven initiatives. As challenges arise from stagnant education systems and unsustainable food production techniques, de Boer weaves together scientific insights and personal anecdotes, creating an inspiring story that resonates with anyone concerned about our planet's future.
Sister Nature is more than just a memoir; it is a call to action. De Boer confronts the growing disconnect between youth and the natural world, offering a hopeful perspective on how restorative action can lead to meaningful change. This accessible tale encourages readers to engage with their environment and consider the vital role they play in fostering a sustainable future.
Jess de Boer's book is both factually rich and an inspiring human story that makes the case for feeding our planet by turning 'cranky, old Mother Nature into cool, epic Sister Nature'. Read this book if you eat food! -- Chris Klintworth * Co-founder of Savo Project Developers. *
This revolution will never take place indoors", chef-turned-beekeeper Jessie de Boer issues a clarion call for each of us to participate in doing our bit to preserve our natural world. It is relevant for every single person, no matter what you do, and de Boer writes beautifully about her and all of our umbilical connection with the natural world. You'll come to be instructed, but you'll stay because you're inspired. -- Roshan Paul * CEO & Co-founder of the Amani Institute *
Sister Nature is an incredibly entertaining romp of seeing the world through an interconnected and dynamic lens, welcome to the journey! -- Jeremiah Kidd
Sister Nature is a story generous in fact and creativity, through which Jess gives us the case for changing how we think about our natural world and the global food system. -- Layla Liebetrau * Project Lead of the Route to Food Initiative *
Buzzing with reverence, discovery, action and awe, this vibrant book invites us into the global hive of permaculture, land regeneration and beekeeping. -- Anna Featherstone * author of Honey Farm Dreaming *
Jess de Boer is a masterful storyteller. With enthusiasm and divine wisdom, she shares a healing story yearning to be told that holds our future in its hands. -- Jacqueline Freeman * author of Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World *
Open these pages and find yourself in the passenger seat for a thrilling adventure deep into some of the most remote places on the African continent. Jess de Boer guides readers to a new vision for regenerative farming based on core principles practiced by honeybees for millennia: Care for the earth, care for community, and sharing the surplus. -- Meredith May * author of THE HONEY BUS: A Memoir of Loss, Courage, and a Girl Saved by Bees *
Sister Nature is an educational, entertaining, and deeply inspiring book that will have you pulling on your boots and heading out to get your hands in the dirt before you've turned the last page. -- Kelly Ramsey * author of Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West *
ISBN: 9781914344046
Dimensions: 154mm x 230mm x 26mm
Weight: 432g
240 pages