 $ 26.95 | A Story Of Life for all Ages Freddy, a maple leaf, is born in the spring, and grows to know his fellow leaves and his surroundings. Although leaves superficially look the same, he learns and appreciates the subtle differences between himself and each other leaf. He admires a larger leaf, Daniel. Daniel has a deeper understanding of life and death. He helps Freddie understand each of his phases of life. Finally, Daniel explains death and letting go. The book uses the gentle, concrete metaphor of the annual changes in leaves on a tree to help anyone appreciate the different phases of life. Each leaf leaves the tree differently: some drift down quietly, and others fiercely resist the tug of the wind. This shows how each person approaches death differently. Freddy resists until he is withered and brown, the last leaf on the branch. Finally he lets go and experiences a sense of peace. Although the leaves, die each year, they are part of the tree which lives on, although even it has a finite life. the book discusses the interconnectedness of life and death. however, it does not take a stand on the specifics of a life after death.
Category: Grief/Loss
Subcategory: Child & Adolescent
Series: Education/Classroom
Author: BUSCAGLIA, LEO, PHD |
Publication Date: 02-09-2002
ISBN: 978-0943432892
Pages: 32 |
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