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Title
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The Fall of Freddie the Leaf |
| Author |
Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D. |
| Release
Year |
1982 |
| Reviewed by |
Meridith Herman |
| Review Date |
2008 |
| Type of Book |
Fiction |
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Death of
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Any |
| Type of Death |
Any |
| Target Age |
Young Children (5-8) |
Summary
The author describes the story of life in terms of a leaf named
Freddie. He describes the seasons, spring, summer, fall and then
winter when the leaves will die. The story talks about the purpose
of life for Freddie -- shading the old people, the people picnicking
and the children playing. All of this is a part of the story of
life and how spring will follow winter which will bring another
summer and so on. People and things may die but it's a natural process.
Quotes
"Everything dies. No matter how big or small, how weak or
strong, we first do our job. We experience the sun and the moon,
the wind and the rain. We learn to dance and to laugh. Then we die."
General Themes
Purpose of Life, Life Cycle
What the Reviewer Liked
I enjoyed the nature references, the pictures and the symbolism
of all people being different as represented in all of the different
colors of leaves.
Writing Style
Very sweet, sensitive and nurturing, as if she's talking to you
directly.
Author Qualifications
The author is a professor at University of Southern California
and has three best selling books.
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