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I see different interpretations of this book. That's okay. It's like songs and poetry mean different things to different people at different times in their lives.
I was recommended this book because I tend to be a doormat, or rather a giving person. The tree is giving. And so you can see why the ending tore me up.
I loved the story though, because it is so well done, and so true. It's greatness is in being open to many interpretations and levels. I can see it as a coming of age story also.
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I was recommended this book because I tend to be a doormat, or rather a giving person. The tree is giving. And so you can see why the ending tore me up.
I loved the story though, because it is so well done, and so true. It's greatness is in being open to many interpretations and levels. I can see it as a coming of age story also.
I'd sti ...more
I know I'm in the vast minority here, but I've always hated this book, and can't seem to understand its attraction. I find this book disturbing - one giving and giving while another takes and takes with no gratitude or thought to the giver until it's too late. As one of my closest friends put it, "I'm surprised the guy didn't finally just take a dump on the tree stump and be done with it." This book is not in my son's library, and never will be, for I find it a manual of how to be walked on and
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Absolutely loved it,very heartwarming,tender,sad. Meaningful story
Lovely illustrations and idea. Uncertain of the "taking" now that I'm older.
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Nope. Nope, nope, nope.
Apr 11, 2009
Christian
marked it as tjek-ud
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Dec 23, 2017
Petre
marked it as to-read
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