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Jean Giono's beautiful allegorical tale is legendary. Written in the 1950's, its message was ahead of its time, inspiring readers to rediscover the harmonies of the countryside and prevent its willful destruction.
The narrator, journeying by foot across the barren plains of the lower Alps, has his thirst assuaged by the well water drawn by the shepherd Elzeaerd Bouffier. Here begins the subtle parable which Giono weaves of the life-giving shepherd who chooses to live alone and carry out the work of God. Over forty years the desolate hills and lifeless villages which so oppressed the traveler are transformed by the dedication of one man. All with the help of a few acorns.
Giono's hope was to set in motion a worldwide reforestation program that would rejuvenate the earth. "The Man Who Planted Trees" is a hymn to creation and a purveyor of confidence in man's ability to change his-indeed the world's-lot.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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The title of this short story gives it away. It's the tale of a man's dedication to planting trees, how it has a profound effect on one traveller and a region of south-east France. The message for us in this allegorical tale, is that with focus and dedication on the right thing, we can have an impact which far outweighs our initial effort. This isn't just a book for people who love trees, it's for anyone who recognises the importance of the environment and the need not just to protect, but to help regenerate it.
I found it while staying with friends and read it after everyone had gone to bed - nightime accentuated its sense of mythical.
I found it while staying with friends and read it after everyone had gone to bed - nightime accentuated its sense of mythical.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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This book was given to me as a gift by somebody I used to work with (Thank you Ross) following hearing it on Radio 4 as a play.
The story is like a breath of fresh air in what can seem to be a complicated and troubled world. I tend to read this if I need to re-ground myself, and it never fails to deliver.
I have also read it to my children as bedtime stories, and they all love it. I tend to feel if everybody read this book the world would be a nicer place.
Please read it and see for yourself.
The story is like a breath of fresh air in what can seem to be a complicated and troubled world. I tend to read this if I need to re-ground myself, and it never fails to deliver.
I have also read it to my children as bedtime stories, and they all love it. I tend to feel if everybody read this book the world would be a nicer place.
Please read it and see for yourself.
43 of 48 people found the following review helpful
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This edition (by the Harvill Press of London) is particularly handsome--the woodcuts used to illustrate the pages are better than on the other editions I've seen, and the cover is in fine paper, rather than in the generic chrome-coated covers of other editiions I've seen. If you're going to buy this book, this is the copy you'll want.
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the man who planted trees
This is a first class classic that shoud be on every book shelve. A postive reminder of our responsibility too care for the enviroment and planet. Beautifully illustrated. Read more
Published 18 months ago by david
Delightful Short Story
A very uplifting little book ... lovingly translated.
You will be enthralled by the simplicity and thought
provoking storyline. Its a call to action ... Read more
You will be enthralled by the simplicity and thought
provoking storyline. Its a call to action ... Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2010 by Eric Lomas
The man who planted trees
This lovely essay is essential reading for anybody who is interested in nature or literature.
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Dr. John Munro
A Great Little Book
The Man Who Planted Trees is a heartwarming story which is acccompanied by some excellent illustrations. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by D. R. Gurney
The way we should be
A lovely story that has inspired me in so many ways. In another edition of this book, the forward suggested that the planting of the trees was an allegory of the rebirth of France... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by Fraser Macdonald
Fiction can be more important than fact
A truly inspiring and moving book. For anyone with even a passing interest in trees or for anyone who has ever faced a daunting task and hesitated to start.
Published on 25 Jan 2009 by Alex
The Man Who Planted Trees
A beautiful book combining the best version of the woodblock prints, the wonderful words and an ecological undernote
Published on 29 Mar 2006 by DonaldMacE
A charming fable which should be read by everyone
This story is a charming fable, which shows the effects of the efforts of a single man upon a barren environment
Published on 21 April 1999
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