The Tale of Sad Sue
"The Tale of Sad Sue" or "Sowing the Seeds of Love" Did you know Shel Silverstein’s book “The Giving Tree” is considered controversial? In short, a children’s picture book about a tree and a boy. As they age the tree continuously gives and the boy takes. Some say it is an abusive relationship…I say it is up to the reader to decide.When my son, Ryan, was a toddler I would read The Giving Tree to him as he cuddled up in my arms, fresh from a warm bath and ready for bed. I felt a sense of sadness as the tree eventually became [...]
