NPR's Book of the Day

'Soil' weaves together a poet's experience of gardening, race and community

NPR's Book of the Day ›

09:20 | May 9th, 2023

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For poet Camille Dungy, environmental justice, community interdependence and political engagement go hand in hand. She explores those relationships in her new book, Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's...Show More



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sjreif3 recommended:May 12th, 2023

Empathetic connection with other living things is not always a normal point of view, especially in a suburban home. The author discusses saying “trees are people too” at a party. Garden teaches me patience. The work of a politically engaged person and community organizer requires patience. Diver...Show More

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