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The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees
By Jean Giono

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A parable for modern times, The Man Who Planted Trees is a simple and unforgettable tale about perseverance, hope, and humility. In the years before the First World War, in the foothill sof the French Alps, the narrator meets a shepherd who has quietly taken on the task of planing 100 acorns a day in an effort to reforest the desolate region. Over the next several decades, this man's quiet, solitary works comes to fruition—the region in transformed, life and hope return, and the world is renewed.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #54321 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-02-19
  • Released on: 2003-02-19
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 7.75" h x .19" w x 5.06" l, .22 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 81 pages

Editorial Reviews

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The Man Who Planted Trees is not a detailed how-to guide to planting; it is a touching story of Elzéard Bouffier, who devoted his entire life to reforesting a desolate portion of Provence, in southern France. He single-handedly planted 100 acorns each day before, through, and after two world wars, and transformed a sorrowful place into one full of life and joy. Jean Giono's words offer a tribute to how much good one person can accomplish in a lifetime and advise on how to live life with deep meaning. Illustrated with moving, beautiful wood engravings by Michael McCurdy, The Man Who Planted Trees is simply written but powerful and unforgettable. The text is also available on tape, eloquently narrated by Robert J. Lurtsema and accompanied by music from the Paul Winter Consort.

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A compelling story of a simple man who eases his grief over the loss of his family by planting enough acorns to create a forest in a barren area of France.