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GIVING & CHARITY
"The Giving Tree" – Amazon Book Review
To say this particular apple tree is a "giving tree" is an understatement. Shel Silverstein's popular tale of few words and simple line drawings, tells of a tree that starts out as a leafy playground and shade provider for a rambunctious little boy. Making the boy happy makes the tree happy. With time, it becomes challenging for the generous tree to meet his needs.
 
The Giving Tree 40th Anniversary Edition Book with CD
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When he asks for money, she suggests that he sell her apples. When he asks for a house, she offers her branches for lumber. When the boy is too old to play in the tree, he asks the tree for a boat. She suggests that he cut her down to a stump so he can craft a boat out of her trunk. He unthinkingly does it.
At this point in the story, the double-page spread shows a pathetic solitary stump, poignantly cut down to the heart the boy once carved into the tree that said "M.E. + T." "And then the tree was happy... but not really."
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When there's nothing left of her, the boy returns again as an old man, needing a quiet place to sit and rest. The stump offers up her services, and he sits on it. "And the tree was happy."
While the message of this book is unclear (Take and take and take? Give and give and give? Complete self-sacrifice is good? Complete self-sacrifice is infinitely sad?), Silverstein has perhaps deliberately left the book open to interpretation. (All ages) --Karin Snelson
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The Treasure Principle
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. This revised edition includes a provocative new final chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his stewardship over material resources. Readers are moved from the realms of thoughtful Bible exposition into the highly personal arena of everyday life. They will discover how joyful giving brings God maximum glory and His children maximum pleasure.
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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits
Real-World Strategies That Work.
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"Provides clear answers for nonprofits, with advice from fundraisers, foundation staffers and journalists." (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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