Today I have a gift for you. I’m sure most of you have read Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” I had not done so, until after my son was born, and I read it to him before he was even one. And he’d listen. But it was me who was really enjoying that one.
There are many writing lessons in this powerful tale: the power of simplicity and metaphor stand out the most to me.
Every time I read this story it moves me, rips my heart out, makes me want to cry, but more than anything makes me appreciate life for the true gift it really is. So watch this video narrated by Ol’ Shel himself and live the good life.
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