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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
Either you view this book as a parable for selflessness or codependence. I see it as the latter.
This was a children's book. I was not aware. I did not gain much from reading it. It probably appeals more to the philosophical minded. And kids.
I know this book is controversial for some people, and on a surface level, I get it, because this book is a perfect example of codependency.
When I was first learning how to read, this was among the first books I read as a child. Looking back on it now, this book really had a profound impact on me and perhaps helped me develop or realize my empathy. As a child I interpreted this as a cautionary tale about how not to be selfish and take advantage of others. I saw the tree as my mother, and I said to myself, "I never want to be like that boy, he is so selfish!"
Fast forward to twenty or so years later, I've realized I have a narcissist father and a codependent mother. Now, instead of thinking of myself and how I don't want to be the little boy, I realize I need to figure out how I can not be like the tree I was programmed to be. I used this book to demonstrate to my mother what codependency looks like and how to set boundaries.
I still love this book a lot and keep going back to it after all these years.
When I was first learning how to read, this was among the first books I read as a child. Looking back on it now, this book really had a profound impact on me and perhaps helped me develop or realize my empathy. As a child I interpreted this as a cautionary tale about how not to be selfish and take advantage of others. I saw the tree as my mother, and I said to myself, "I never want to be like that boy, he is so selfish!"
Fast forward to twenty or so years later, I've realized I have a narcissist father and a codependent mother. Now, instead of thinking of myself and how I don't want to be the little boy, I realize I need to figure out how I can not be like the tree I was programmed to be. I used this book to demonstrate to my mother what codependency looks like and how to set boundaries.
I still love this book a lot and keep going back to it after all these years.
How is it that it took me until I was a grown a$$ adult to read this book.
Felt all the feels.
Felt all the feels.
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes