The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein, is a story of unconditional love. The story reflects the asymmetrical ideal of giving, whether with the Old & the Young or with the We & the Environment. At heart, is a tale of sacrifice & self-less giving; with a tree expecting nothing in return. Weeping is usual and is often the normal, in this tale of soulful interaction.
This book is a timeless example of a book that may be read by anyone. The idea that this work is just a children's story is a false barrier; the story is so well done that today, a trending graphic novel might well live. Trees & people synthesize. Humans expecting a new transformation in everyday life is intended. K-100+
Silverstein, Shel, The Giving Tree. New York: Harper & Row, 1964, 2014.
http://www.harpercollins.com/9780060256654/the-giving-tree
This book is a timeless example of a book that may be read by anyone. The idea that this work is just a children's story is a false barrier; the story is so well done that today, a trending graphic novel might well live. Trees & people synthesize. Humans expecting a new transformation in everyday life is intended. K-100+
Silverstein, Shel, The Giving Tree. New York: Harper & Row, 1964, 2014.
http://www.harpercollins.com/9780060256654/the-giving-tree
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