The Man Who Planted Trees

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Summary: How to live a detached life of love and service
Review: "The Man Who Planted Trees" is a wonderful short story about the fictional life of a man who singlehandedly restores a valley to life by becoming the Johnny Appleseed of Trees. More importantly, its about a man who, having suffered the loss of his wwife and only child, chooses to live a simple life in anonymous service with little but his own resources and his love for trees. The short-term effect is almost unnoticeable; long-term its staggering.

The wood engravings that accompany the text stand out and mirror the book's theme of asutere simplicity quite beautifully. Its a wonderful book for children, nature enthusiasts, gardeners and those looking for hope that follwoing one's heart and living out of love, rather than fear, can ultimately make a difference.

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Summary: How to live a detached life of love and service
Review: "The Man Who Planted Trees" is a wonderful short story about the fictional life of a man who singlehandedly restores a valley to life by becoming the Johnny Appleseed of Trees. More importantly, its about a man who, having suffered the loss of his wwife and only child, chooses to live a simple life in anonymous service with little but his own resources and his love for trees. The short-term effect is almost unnoticeable; long-term its staggering.

The wood engravings that accompany the text stand out and mirror the book's theme of asutere simplicity quite beautifully. Its a wonderful book for children, nature enthusiasts, gardeners and those looking for hope that follwoing one's heart and living out of love, rather than fear, can ultimately make a difference.

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Summary: An empowering story, with the Consort's beautiful music
Review: A beloved and empowering story by Giono is brought to life by R.J.Lurtsema's narration and the Paul Winter Consort's ravishingly beautiful music. Jean Giono's eco-fable chronicles the enormous contribution that one person can make to the earth. The story's message of hope is reinforced by the lyrical and rhythmic music of the Paul Winter Consort.

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Summary: Fresh, green and pure
Review: A story to clear the head and lift the heart and spirit. A celebration of perserverance, dignity and modesty - what could be finer?

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Summary: Fresh, green and pure
Review: A story to clear the head and lift the heart and spirit. A celebration of perserverance, dignity and modesty - what could be finer?

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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: A very short, yet highly inspiring tale, The Man Who Planted Trees shows us just how much positive impact one person can indeed have.

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Summary: Uplifting Allegory
Review: A wonderfully captivating and uplifting story. If you read it to the small children in your life and don't tell them otherwise they will believe it to be the truth. They may also be inspired (and you might as well) because the story is a detailed, rich allegory that tugs at the heart strings. I had read this fable a long time ago. One day the title popped into my head and I just had to acquire the book and read it again. I wasn't disappointed. Any time you read this story, your positive outlook will be enhanced.

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Summary: We all plant seeds
Review: I became acquainted with this compelling and moving story through an animation festival. Although the crowd of college students had been rowdy this film was the last shown and people all left the theater hushed. The story is not only about a man who plants trees, it is about how each of us can make a difference in the world by every small action of love. If we do not attach a need for recognition or money to our endeavors, they feed the spirit and health of the world. I have read this book over & over and seen the animated film 4 or 5 times, and I see and learn something different every time. What do you see?

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Summary: Great story
Review: I first learned about this book through the online publication Heron Dance (which is wonderful too) They said it was an inspiration for starting their nature publication so I had to check it out. It really is a great story - shows that one person can indeed make a differece, even as the whole world is buzzing and "developing" all around. Its a wonderful book. This is a neat little pocket size version which I liked - I'm going to get some extra copies for stocking stuffers this year.

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Summary: wonderful story
Review: I first learned about this book through the online publication Heron Dance (which is wonderful too) They said it was an inspiration for starting their nature publication so I had to check it out. It really is a great story - shows that one person can indeed make a differece, even as the whole world is buzzing and "developing" all around. Its a wonderful book. This is a neat little pocket size version which I liked - I'm going to get some extra copies for stocking stuffers this year.