Greetings,
I was recently given this great (but small) book. Wonderful stuff that would inspire anyone to reach for their spade. I note that an animated movie has been made of this tale. Well worth a watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2a4ti6uLMg
Full tale here: http://home.infomaniak.ch/arboretum/Man_Tree.htm
CFN,
Dathi
The Man Who Planted Trees
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The Man Who Planted Trees
by Dathi » 22 May 2011, 20:04
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Re: The Man Who Planted Trees
by merryb » 23 May 2011, 10:37
Thank you - a really beautiful and inspiring story -
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Re: The Man Who Planted Trees
by fulbert-avebury » 23 May 2011, 19:44
Wonderful story to brighten the middle of the day. Thank you.
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Re: The Man Who Planted Trees
by Lily » 23 May 2011, 19:57
one of my favorites and the one I have chosen should I ever be called on telling a bardic story
bright blessed days, dark sacred nights
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Re: The Man Who Planted Trees
by Abaris GC » 24 May 2011, 15:43
I love this book and movie!
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