The Giving Tree

I chose 4/5. But perfect for fundamental influence. A short piece, but basic and easy on figment. Little by little the story gathers. An interesting colorful experience!

this book is short but it's incredibly thought provoking about the give and take cycle we do and it really makes you wonder about happiness being attainable in the process

My Mother a Teacher and an avid reader. I have all of Shel Silverstein's books except this one. It was autographed by the author and my Mother's beautiful hands would turn back each page as she read it to me so lovingly each day, and each night. Being an educator I recall her being mortified that my "Reading Rocket"was not up above everyone else on her "Parents Night" to my room; we were in the same school. So she would patiently have me read t her each night as she made dinner, or scurried about preparing for another Child's "DISASTER". But her grammar perfect, and annunciation second to none. My Rocket got a little booste! It became a ritual, each afternoon and evening we read together.We had our favorites, and this is was one of them. She died a few years ago and I have moved back in with my Father. I will forever stand in awe of my Father reading to my dying Mom. He could have been reading from anything, it was simply h\the sound of his voice. That was all she needed than.. I am forever arranging the books or flowers in what I hope to be her watchful eyes and in her image. Last year on Mother's Day I read to her from The Giving Tree at her grave. Everyone should have a copy of this book, and if you don't go and by a hard copy. Mine, almost 50 years old to the day was stolen in a robbery of our home. That was as difficult as watching her be sick, slowly going home I guess. Some of the most peaceful moments i have ever had in my life have been just turning the page, with my Mother. Thank you Mom. I Love You.