

#1326
Mentioned in 19 episodes
The Giving Tree
Book • 1964
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.
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 19 episodes
Mentioned by 

in reference to 

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


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Jerry Colonna

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


Adam Grant

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Mentioned as a classic book that 

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


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as one of his favorite books.


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


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


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and 

while discussing the concept of self-sacrifice versus generosity.


Mike Maughan


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as a book he hates because of its sad story.


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


Lewis Howes

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as the book she does not want to read again.

Laura Vanderkam

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


Adam Grant

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How to say no (from WorkLife with Adam Grant)
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as the most impactful book, highlighting its message about giving and serving others.


John O'Leary

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Dr. Rebecca Heiss: Transform Stress to Work for You (ep. 800)
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as an odd book that everyone gives to kids.

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

Cathy Heller

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

Maria Bamford

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

Ken Waks

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as a book he read.

Sean Hayes

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as someone who has found success across multiple creative fields.

Peter C. Hayward

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

Brian Bates

247: #247 Coffee featuring Steven Rogers
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as a book he received from Sal DiStefano in Spanish.


Adam Schafer

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