Think Like An Ecosystem: An Introduction to Permaculture by Amélie des Plantes

I give this book 7 out of 10 acorns.

This is an excellent guide for a beginner to designing a permaculture space. This book allows somebody to view a single space in a number of lenses that all interconnect together. The book is more conceptual than actual examples or nuts and bolts how to which leaves something to be desired for someone like myself who isn't exactly sure how to get going. It felt that the book was focused heavily on crops while giving casual mentions towards flowers which are important to creating an effective ecosystem. I did find the book easy to read, it helps the reader understand permaculture concepts, and it did not get too dense for me to have to take breaks like some textbook like books. I would recommend this book to a person new to the idea of a permaculture designed space.

I think this is a great book, particularly for sharing with newcomers to the idea of permaculture and land stewardship.

It's not so in depth that you have to chew on it, but it covers all the basic principles and why they matter.

As soon as I first read it, it became my go to recommendation for people who look at me funny when I mention permaculture.