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Mentioned in 18 episodes

The Giving Tree

Book • 1964

Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree is a children's picture book that follows the relationship between an apple tree and a boy from childhood to old age.

The tree selflessly provides for the boy's needs at each stage of his life, from apples and branches to a trunk for a boat.

Despite the boy's increasing demands and eventual neglect, the tree continues to give, highlighting themes of unconditional love, selflessness, and the consequences of human actions on nature.

The book is a powerful metaphor for life, love, and the importance of appreciating and respecting the gifts of nature and relationships.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

in reference to

Jerry Colonna

's analogy of a toppled oak tree, comparing it to the "Giving Tree."

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

and discussed in the context of its message about generosity and self-sacrifice.

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Mentioned as a classic book that

Adam Grant

and his wife found disturbing upon rereading as parents, due to its message about generosity.

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Mentioned by

Robin Sharma

as one of his favorite books.

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Mentioned by

Jefferson Fisher

as a book that changed his life, reminding him of the importance of giving.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

and Topher Payne in the discussion about the book's original and revised endings.

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Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

and

Angela Duckworth

while discussing the concept of self-sacrifice versus generosity.

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Mentioned by

Sal DiStefano

as a book he hates because of its sad story.

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Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

to emphasize the importance of seeking help and not giving up.

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Mentioned by

Laura Vanderkam

as the book she does not want to read again.

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Mentioned by

Adam Grant

as one of the first gifts he got when he became a parent, later finding it disturbing.

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Mentioned by

Cathy Heller

, her husband uses it as an example of over-giving.

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Mentioned by

Lisa Marciano

as an odd book that everyone gives to kids.

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Mentioned by

Maria Bamford

when discussing her childhood and the impact of her parents' attention on her career choices.

Mentioned by

Ken Waks

when discussing children's books he critiqued in his videos.

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Mentioned by

Sean Hayes

as a book he read.

Mentioned by

Peter C. Hayward

as someone who has found success across multiple creative fields.

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Mentioned by

Brian Bates

when discussing a children's book about a tree that gives everything to a boy.

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Mentioned by

Atsuko Okatsuka

and

David Fricke

in reference to a story structure, and author Shel Silverstein's musical talent.

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Mentioned by

Kate Bosworth

as a book that makes her cry.

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