Man Who Planted Trees

JNI#: G126

Simply written, but powerful and unforgettable, The Man Who Planted Trees is a parable for modern times. This is the twentieth anniversary edition of French writer/pacifist Giono's (1895-1970) classic tale of a shepherd who planted acorns daily for 30 years. Gradually, this gentle, persistent man's work comes to fruition: the region is transformed; life and hope return; the world is renewed. It includes the original wood engravings by Michael McCurdy, a new foreword by Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a new afterword by the founder of TreePeople. Softcover, 62 pages