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HEY, KIDS AND SHEL SILVERSTEIN FANS! COME OVER HERE AND READ THIS! Okay, this some motherfuckin' fucked-up shit right here. The Giving Tree is the straight-up wack story of how this selfish little ass-faced prick kicks it with this full-on saintly tree. Ever'thin' fine for a while, y'all, with the li Leggi tutto

I know that many people have a sentimental love for this book, and I respect that -- you can't rationalize emotional connection. And generally, I like this author. But with this book, since it inspired no real emotional response in me, I am left with only the rational perspective, which in me was th Leggi tutto

Co-dependent tree needs to set some fucking boundaries.

Should Be Called The Codependent Tree There is a boy and a tree. The boy constantly asks the tree for things. Even as the boy grows old, he never stops asking the tree for assistance. He never does anything for the tree. And the tree is happy. Every time I read this book, it gives me a queasy feeling. Leggi tutto

Scrolling down, it seems several reviewers resent this book's apparently heavy-handed message about selfishness/selflessness. I can totally understand why they find it upsetting or sappy. Overbearing, even. But I don't agree. Some fascinating theories have been put forth about The Giving Tree. It's d Leggi tutto

I added this book to my shelf years ago in the physical world. I've read it, I don't know how many times, mostly aloud to children. In conversations with other people, I've discovered that there is strong dislike for this book. I like this book, mostly because it does make me uncomfortable. I'd say

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