Re: REF: Positive Book Titles

["Theresa An O'Connor" <75905@STRAUSS.UDEL.EDU>]

I agree that The Giving Tree is a great way to discuss environmental issues.
Next, I suppose the Lorax could be viewed as victimization!  What is
wrong with books that don't necessarily all have happy endings and strong
characters?
Theresa O'Connor

On Wed, 28 Jun 1995, Vickye Jean Drury wrote:

> I disagree that _The Giving Tree_ is destructive. I don't think it's
> purpose is to be uplifting, either. I read it as a clear warning and
> admonition to us all about the way we treat the Earth and that it would
> be valuable to use in that respect.
>
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