I hate that book. Truly hate it. Read it to my girls once and it went in the donation bin along with the rest of his stuff and have never had another one of his in my house again.
Never realized “The Giving Tree” had sparked so much controversy over it’s lifespan. In reading up upon it now, I suppose I can understand why…but at the same time I personally feel that is the story supposed to be widely open to interpretation like that, with no one particular “right” or “wrong” message, so to let readers chose and settle upon whichever message they get the most out of it. And clearly it varies widely upon the person.
That said, I do think whichever message you choose to get out of the book…also says a lot about yourself, both good and bad. And there’s something deep to consider about that as well.
Local lore says one of the settlers (when the whole area had gone to forest) built his house in the clear area around a massive oak in order to avoid hacking out dozens of smaller trees, and used the stump in the middle for a dining table. The 18th-century education included classics, the example for this being Odysseus’ bed.
wtboutofcontext over 1 year ago
It has nothing left to give. Destroy it.
angelolady Premium Member over 1 year ago
Seagull leaning on his wings again♥
Ivy Valory Premium Member over 1 year ago
It is so seldom we see Wallace get fussy, it’s kind of disturbing … Oh, and Feral One, speaking of ruining the flow …
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 1 year ago
Of course the Baby Arsonist would think along those lines. I sure hope Mom and Dad are putting bail money in a piggy bank somewhere.
Pet over 1 year ago
Sterling grows up to be The Trashcan Man, in The Stand lol!
crookedwolf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Could be worse; Sterling could have the top bunk, and then Wallace would have to worry about him playing “drop-bear” in the middle of the night..!
VanLaser over 1 year ago
Sterling puts the “son” in “arson” :)
Skeptical Meg over 1 year ago
That’s a pretty controversial book.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Burning is better…..
Tigrisan Premium Member over 1 year ago
I hate that book. Truly hate it. Read it to my girls once and it went in the donation bin along with the rest of his stuff and have never had another one of his in my house again.
jschumaker over 1 year ago
Seagull sleeping with Wallace. Cute.
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 1 year ago
How old is Wallace?
morningglory73 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I bet Sterling would love dragon stories.
scyphi26 over 1 year ago
Never realized “The Giving Tree” had sparked so much controversy over it’s lifespan. In reading up upon it now, I suppose I can understand why…but at the same time I personally feel that is the story supposed to be widely open to interpretation like that, with no one particular “right” or “wrong” message, so to let readers chose and settle upon whichever message they get the most out of it. And clearly it varies widely upon the person.
That said, I do think whichever message you choose to get out of the book…also says a lot about yourself, both good and bad. And there’s something deep to consider about that as well.
Code the Enforcer over 1 year ago
Oh, Come ON, Dad Maclellan!! … Ya gotta take out that stump Shane style !! … :)
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good book that.. and the stump is worth keeping, makes a fine place to sit and ponder.
Norris66 over 1 year ago
The Taking Tree was planted near one of my ancestors. I can tell it was a “Taking” there’s a depression there now. :)
GG_loves_comics Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sterling always has an answer; always the same answer.
MrWolf Gamer over 1 year ago
10/10
Ida No over 1 year ago
Who wants to introduce Sterling to the Crazy World of Arthur Brown?
Uncle $crooge over 1 year ago
Sterling is always quick witht the matches. (“Fire” I’ll take you to burn!")
JH&Cats over 1 year ago
Local lore says one of the settlers (when the whole area had gone to forest) built his house in the clear area around a massive oak in order to avoid hacking out dozens of smaller trees, and used the stump in the middle for a dining table. The 18th-century education included classics, the example for this being Odysseus’ bed.