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What is the overall message for this story??
Jessica Give until you can't give any more? Or is it take until the other has no more give? This book glorifies not having healthy boundaries. If it was meant…moreGive until you can't give any more? Or is it take until the other has no more give? This book glorifies not having healthy boundaries. If it was meant as a warning, the tree should not have been happy in the end, or the boy should have regretted exploiting the tree, neither of which happened.(less)
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The Giving Tree
by Shel Silverstein
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