Title: I wouldn't give it to a child
Review: If this book is supposed to be ironic (as some critics opine), it's a miserable failure, given the number of readers who take it literally and label it "inspiring." If it's not meant as irony, I find it frightening: real love means you give and give and give, even if the person you're giving to is thoroughly self-centered, takes your generosity for granted, never tries to see things from your point of view, and doesn't even bother to say "thank you." "Love your neighbor as yourself" implies that your love of others is grounded in respect for yourself. Neither the tree's behavior nor the boy's is worthy of emulation, and I would never give this book to a child.
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