6/1/2023 0 Comments The giving tree 1964![]() ![]() ![]() Then he grows older, and he only returns to visit the tree for selfish reasons. In his childhood, the boy climbed high into the tree’s branches, ate her apples, and carved Me + T (i.e., Me + Tree) into her bark as a declaration of love. ![]() Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” is a 1964 children’s book whose pages tell the tale of a generous apple tree’s interactions with a human during his life. Let me explain for all the other givers out there trying to make sure the world keeps turning. I’ve learned to view that innate tendency to give as my greatest asset, but getting to this point wasn’t easy. If you’re familiar with the story of “The Giving Tree,” insert my name every time it says “tree,” and you’ve got my metaphorical autobiography. This is a letter from a girl who loves fiercely, a girl who would gladly cut her heart into a million pieces and proceed to toss them around like confetti until none are left for herself. ![]()
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