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Jean
Giono (1895-1970), the only son of a cobbler and a laundress,
was one of France's greatest writers and won the Prix de Monaco,
for the most outstanding collected work by a French writer, among
other awards.
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The
Man Who Planted Trees
A
Story by Jean Giono
$10.00
Softcover
- 61 pages
This
extraordinary fable brings to life a shepherd who plants one hundred
acorns a day for thirty years. The shepherd's tireless efforts transform
the countryside, revitalize his community, and teach us about hope,
humanity, and our own ability to create change in the world. Richly
illustrated by master engraver Michael McCurdy, this edition includes
an inspiring foreword by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose Green
Belt Movement has planted millions of trees and brought hope to people
throughout Kenya. In his afterword, Andy Lipkis tells of founding
TreePeople and planting trees in the unlikely ecosystems of Los Angeles,
and provides practical resources for action in any community.
Jean
Giono's story of a man's generosity to nature—and through nature,
to other humans—surely belongs among the most moving and endearing
statements of our hope. In the figure of Elzeard Bouffier, Giono summarizes
the best that can be said of our species. It has given me much joy to
reread this story.
—Wendell
Berry
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