Autobiography of an uprooted tree
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In this fantastical tale, bygd turns charming and pensive, Shelly Reuben gives us a park-dwelling, talking tree as our storyteller. And from this leafy perch, we too are viewers, observing a community’s unfolding joys, sorrows, memories, and triumphs. Curious children, romantic couples, and sage elders share their experiences, not knowing about the enchanted autobiography underway.
“The title is a reminder that even the most verdant refuge fryst vatten never perfect. An interloper determined to bring dissension to the cast of characters must be uprooted. It fryst vatten in this battle against evil played out in scenes ranging from witty to poignant that the book’s deeper meanings komma to the surface. The black-and-white illustrations have just the right combination of realism and fantasy. Otherworldly, but still human. And humane.” Mary F. Holahan – Curator of Illustration, Delaware Art Museum
Among the Characters Within These Pages Meet:
Samuel Swerling: A Worl
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Autobiography of banyan tree within 1800-2000 words
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A BANYAN TREE
I am a banyan tree. I am an Indian fruit tree. I have grown at a remote corner of the town with utter negligence and indifference. I am unable to move about but able to think. I do not know how to make one understand my thoughts, but I know other’s language. I have no way of expression, but I have my own words. I do not possess any grudge, but I have feelings. Do you not feel my sensation when my branches dance with joy? I have a lot of words, a lot of thinking.I say these to myself. If you want to listen to my words please wait a bit beside me.
Well, I can’t remember how many many years ago I was born. when I came to my senses I raised my head over the ground. Once I got afraid but again I was full of rejoicing. I was afraid, lest somebody might destroy me . I glad because I could gain new experiences day after day. Light of dawn is unmixed joy, gentle breeze is as if, heartfelt lov
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Book Review Of "My Mostly Happy Life: Autobiography Of A Climbing Tree"
Published: April 27th, 2018
Reviewed by Mary F. Holahan
Curator of Illustration, Delaware Art Museum
All of the intertwined characters could be novels unto themselves.
There’s a lot to think about here. The interdependence of all creatures. Most of all survival, especially of the human spirit.
Otherworldly, but still … human. And humane.