Chris Nicholson's Writing Weblog
February 19, 2009 • Thursday
After finishing the Tony Horwitz book (see yesterday's blog entry), I decided my next read would be quick: The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein.
I'd never read this modern classic, but had wanted to for some time because it's my sister Ann's favorite book. It's also the favorite of my girlfriend. Due to my affection for both of them, the book finally made its way to the top of my reading list.
It's good, of course. I'm marveling a Silverstein's ability to have created so many layers of meaning into such short and simple prose.
The copy I bought is the 30th Anniversary edition of the book, which comes hard-bound in cloth in a matching case. It's a great keepsake for fans of this work.
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