The Man Who Planted Trees
The Man Who Planted Treesis not a detailed how-to guide to planting; it is a touching  story of  Elzéard Bouffier, who devoted his entire life to reforesting a desolate portion of Provence, in southern France. He single-handedly planted 100 acorns  each day before, through, and after two world wars, and transformed a sorrowful place into one full of life and joy. Jean Giono's words offer a tribute to how much good one person can accomplish in a lifetime and advise on how to live life with deep  meaning. Illustrated with moving,   beautiful wood engravings by Michael McCurdy,The Man Who Planted Treesis simply written but  powerful and unforgettable. The text is also available ontape,  eloquently narrated by Robert J. Lurtsema and accompanied by music from the Paul Winter Consort.