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I find that this book and I'll Love You Forever elicit strong reactions. I don't mind the book, and I have read it to my children. I have read a bit on the topic. It bothers me that the tree is portrayed as female, and she gives to the point of nothingness. I do believe that sometimes children take a lot from their parents and go about living their own lives without regard to their parents and their "sacrifices." My children do see the ecological ramifications of the book and also the more buddhist message of giving what you have and always having more to give. Interesting topic.
I HATE this book. I own a copy, because one of my best friends gave it to my mother as a present when I was around 12. Her own parents were kind of wretched and I guess she saw my mother as the tree character, and meant it as a great gesture. My friend loved the book.
Even as a child I hated the book. I hated the boy and wanted to rescue the tree. I don't read it to my kids, though I suppose I could for a quick guilt trip on bad days. ;)
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I just read "The Giving Tree" to my 4 year old daughter the other night! We have a hardcover copy that was purchased for an older child in the family when he was young.
My daughter kept asking why the boy was getting older. She is, at 4, getting a grip on her own physical and emotional growth. My own feelings are so mixed about this book. It makes me alternately sad and mad but I know that it is a necessary tale for children, at the same time...
To know that real giving can hurt and be unappreciated and taken for granted but that it doesn't make the giving any less powerful.
And then I give and receive a truly loving embrace from my sweet daughter and we move onto another book.
A microcosm of life itself.
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After seeing it on every must read book list, I first read The Giving Tree last year when my oldest had just turned 4. I always preread the books to make sure that it is appropriate for my kids. After reading the book I felt profoundly sad. I immediately returned the book to the library w/0 sharing it with them. Interestingly, while the boy's poor treatment of the tree bothered me it was secondary to the despair the man experienced becoming elderly and alone, having lead an unfulfilling life. A few months ago I saw a brand new copy for $.25 and I couldn't pass it up even though I strongly disliked the book. I have yet to read it to my children. I think I will though at about the age of 6 or 7 because I do like to discuss various topics with my kids and I think this will provide ample opportunity for that: selfishness, selfishness, abuse, personal fulfillment etc.
Thanks so much everyone who has shared their experiences, thoughts and feelings about the book. I think that no one would say that this book doesn't deserve to be a contemporary classic, but I feel like it is so hard to say precisely WHY it is so timeless and what of value can we take away from it.
I think that, being such an intense experience economically packed into so few pages and with such simple (but powerful) line illustrations, this book is almost a conundrum. We are presented with a very mature message (whatever you think that message is) in a simplistic format (or one that we have been conditioned to think of as simplistic) and there is almost a dichotomy between the ideas and the means to conveying those ideas. How are we supposed to explain the profound experiences of the tree and the boy to little listeners? Are we being irresponsible if we don't explain it at all? Maybe the true benefit of the book is the act of exposing a child to it without explanation and letting him/her think about it, grow with it and come to an understanding of her/his own. The main message does seem to be open to interpretation, so that maybe trying to make sense of it develops a child's higher level thinking skills. It's amazing to me how such a simple text can generate such high and intense levels of thought and emotion among us!
I don't have kids but I still enjoy this book as a contemporary read for adults. I volunteer for Seattle Hempfest that I work hundreds of hours preparing for every year, in fact about 50 of us do. I see us all as the Tree and our attendee's as the Boy. Between festivals I create art (I'm not an artist) for the festival only to have some taken from me by the attendees. The attendee's (the boy) taking my art was quite an energy drain at first but then a friend said, "they really like your art, that's why they take it." This was the first form of acceptance of my art that made me feel like what I created was needed otherwise they wouldn't take it from me.
A contemporary read for adults to understand others.
I have had several different thoughts on this over the years. As a child, I thought the boy was such a mean kid, and wished I could rescue the tree. As a young adult, after the death of my grandmother, the story broke my heart, because I realized that i was the boy, and she was my giving tree. Now, as a parent, I find myself sometimes feeling like I imagine the tree felt, wishing I had more to give to the little boy I love so much.
This was one of the first books we bought for our son's collection when we found out we were expecting. I read it to him about once a month, and hope that it will help teach him the importance of being thankful for the ones that love you, and would give you anything.
Nicki - I think you actually covered all the reasons that the book is still on the shelf and still read over and over - it means something different to everyone at different times. At first I was frustrated that Silverstein didn't explain the book or even comment on it but now I think that was true genius on his part. It is what we make of it, when we make something of it. Thanks for your insight!
I feel this book seeks to exemplify the complex but ultimately consumerist way man interacts with his natural environment. The love of nature and the nostalgia associated with experiencing its pleasures does not dissuade our need to use to the point of destruction. The personification of the tree as female seeks to further exemplify the nurturing nature of the tree (Mother) and the impetuous nature of the boy - who is never called anything but boy, even in old age. As much as there are negative elements to this relationship, I can't hate this book any more than I could hate a kid throwing a tantrum in front of his Mom.
Well said, Dr. And non-judging. Thanks for your thoughts.
Oh My goodness... i've always felt like a whacko for loathing this book,And "I'll love you Forever," which, to me, will always be "The Stalker Book." I'm so comforted that there are other, not perfectly selfless "angelmother" kinda women and men out there who think that teaching children to take and take and take because others just want to give and give and give is NOT A GOOD IDEA.... Sigh...Or that climbing into a window and cradling your adult child and rocking them is a good idea. I mean, HOW is that "kid" not awake... is he drugged or something?
As to the "I'll Love You Forever" book, the crawling into the window is not supposed to paint a literal picture. It is simply a poetic way of describing how a mother's love for her child goes on and never changes throughout the life of the child, even though the child itself does change. I've actually never read "The Giving Tree", but because of this blog and all the comments I've read I am very curious to read it. I'm so glad to have all of these insights going into it!
I appreciate your interpretation of the mother crawling through the window but it still creeps me out, metaphorical or not. Actually, your comment helped me see a connection between both books. Even though THE GIVING TREE is artful and spare in its presentation and story telling and I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER is maudlin, syrupy and hideously illustrated, BOTH books have a character that gives selflessly and takes whatever paltry return expressions of love and thanks (if any) are thrown back her way, never asking anything of the "child." Even Jesus asked things of his followers and had expectations for their behavior, but the tree and the singing mother don't, and THAT is the kernel of these books that rubs me the wrong way and elicits strong feelings. Thanks so much for your comment, Jennifer!
Wow, what an interesting thread! I haven't read The Giving Tree since I was a child, but although I read Shel Silverstein poems to my children, I knew right away that I wouldn't be reading The Giving Tree to them. I enjoyed reading all the different views here on the story, including the Buddhist message.
My strongest memory of this book is having it read to my 7th grade class in Catholic school by a strict spinster teacher who was retiring. It was part of her goodbye and I think she identified with the tree. I saw it as a story of martyrdom. My impression as a child/adolescent was that the tree was good and selfess and we should be like that tree.
But I didn't think anyone should be like the tree. Martyrs are revered in Catholic culture and I felt my own mother felt like she should sacrifice her own comfort and happiness for her children. But she just seemed unhappy and I just felt guilty. I think the relationship between the boy and the tree is so unhealthy and wrong. But reading some of the comments, maybe that is the point. Maybe we aren't supposed to see the tree as a role model, but as a warning. I don't know. I just know I don't like it.
And I HATE I Love You Forever, too! I've read the criticism of the stalking behavior but that isn't what bothers me. What bothers me is that the book only highlights the negative behaviors of each age when there are so, so many positives. It's like the child is just horrible but the mother loves him anyway because that is what mothers do. It's very one-sided to me and disturbing. And I also dislike that she only shows him affection when he is sleeping. I actually haven't found a single Robert Munsch book I like, but I disklike that one by far the most.
Thanks for your thoughts! Man, you hit the nail on the head with I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER! It is so weird that the mom only expresses her love when her kid is sleeping - at least that's all we, the reader, are seeing... Also, what fascinates me is that BOTH of these books were written by MEN! Guess that makes sense because the stories are about mothers and sons, but still...
I did not read this book as a child. When my kids were little, The Giving Tree came highly recommended, so I read it prior to reading it aloud. I LOATHED it (I like other Shel Silverstein books) and did not read it to my kids.
I didn't want my kids saddled with that idea of celebrating giving your all without ever getting your own needs met.
I think you made a good choice there.
I agree with a lot of the comments here - the ones who are moved by the story and also the ones who loathe it. I see myself in the boy and in the tree, and I don't like either side. Both roles make me very sad. In fact, for some reason I don't quite understand, I've been crying the whole time I've been writing this. Perhaps it is that deep emotional tug that gets to the heart of why we keep reading this painful book. Love it or hate it, it moves us.
P.S. In our house, my partner and I call it The Codependent Tree.
Also, I absolutely agree that I love You Forever is CREEPY!
Denise - So well put! And I think you also really capture why this book is still being purchased, given as a gift and read widely. Maybe the fact that this powerful, ambiguous message comes in the form of a children's picture book is what makes the books stay with readers, for good or bad.
I think there was a bigger picture. I always have felt that the boy does represent helplessness, selfishness...the world, more or less.
But the story is about the TREE, which represents more than a single "mother" - but more the Earth itself, and all that we take from it, deface it, and need from it...it gives.
I think the story is a lesson in how to selflessly give help to others, not necessarily about he selfishness of the boy. Maybe people who do not appreciate this book need to look at just how giving, or selfish they may be themselves...
@inkling - I really like your interpretation and continue to be amazed by the many interpretations this book allows for. However you read it, Silverstein is a genius for writing a story that resonates on so many levels and stirs up so many emotions and with an enduring message that is almost impossible to distill into one sentiment.


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NEWTOWN SQUARE — Being a substitute isn't a role Doug Trimble is all that used to.
So when Episcopal Academy coach David Knox introduced the senior midfielder in the second half of a newly-tied game Friday, Trimble knew he didn't have much time to make his mark on the game.
Lucky for him, it didn't take long. Despite Malvern Prep enjoying the better of play, Trimble lashed what proved to be the game-winner in the 52nd minute and added a superb high-footed volley seven minutes later to give the Churchmen a 3-1 Inter-Ac League win.
"It's always hard to come off the bench, and I think that's just what gave me my fire," said Trimble, who recorded goals No. 2 and 3 on the year. "I think coming off the bench, you need to have a really big impact, and that's what drove me."
"He's coming off an injury, and we didn't want to start him," Knox said. "We wanted him to get maybe 10 minutes, 15 minutes in the first half, which we did. I know he was disappointed not to start the second half, but once we brought him on, the first goal in particular was a fantastic shot that I don't think any keeper could have saved, and the second one was cool, calm and collected. ... He really took it to them in the second half, and really saved the game I would say."
Trimble's intervention came when his team needed it most. Malvern's John Heller scored 76 seconds into the second half, cancelling out Raphael Furey's first-half strike. The Friars enjoyed the better of play for the next 10 minutes, looking the more likely side to surge ahead. But off an innocent looking throw-in, Tyler Haab found space in the left-side of the box, played a short ball to Trimble who curled around a defender and let 'er rip.
"I just got around the defender and I didn't really try to pick a corner, I just kicked it as hard as I could," Trimble said. "... Any goal really turns a team around, and I think getting that lead really turned us around and enabled us to get that third one."
The pendulum having swung back in EA's favor, Trimble put the icing on the cake just before the hour-mark. Haab, who assisted on all three goals, played Trimble into space, and Trible raised his boot to loop a volley over Malvern goalkeeper Connor McNeill.
"When I got out on the field, I just knew I needed to make things happen and look around for the great players around me," Haab said. "Doug had a great game, a couple of key finishes."
Haab also set up the opener, shielding the ball he received off a throw-in and working his way into the channel, where he fed Furey for the finish. Continued...
Before Trimble started his scoring, things looked to be in jeopardy for EA (5-3-3, 2-0-1 Inter-Ac), which was on the back foot from the second-half kickoff. One minute later, they were picking the ball out of their net thanks to Heller's goal. Heller had a chance to score a minute later, skying a shot from inside the six-yard box as the young Malvern team, led by eighth-grader Billy Coyle, came to life.
"We had a good halftime speech, and we felt like we could win the game, and we tied 1-1 in two minutes," Heller said. "Unfortunately, we gave up too many opportunities."
"We definitely felt Malvern go into halftime thinking they were still in the game," Haab said. "Our coach said we needed to come out strong and not let them score, which they ended up doing. So when we matched that goal in the second half, that was huge."
It gave our team a second wind and allowed us to get that third one."
With that second wind, the Churchmen settled into the game. Midfielders Dutch Buckley, Timmy Freese, Michael Hinckley and Ayo Maja started to take control, and Wills Singley remained solid in goal, stopping all three shots to come his way. It pushed the Churchmen's Inter-Ac win total to two, bettering last year's mark.
"I think it's a different Episcopal Academy than we've had in the years," Trimble said. "We have two league wins already, and I don't think we've had that in a long time. So obviously, we are one of the best teams in the Inter-Ac now, and people should be afraid of us."
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Irradiation is the use of radiation from x-rays or radioactive materials on food. The process sterilizes food and kills bacteria. The benefits of irradiating food include the ability to control insects and bacteria, such as Salmonella. The process can give foods (especially fruits and vegetables) a longer shelf life and cause less food poisoning.
But the topic of irradiation seems to be one surrounded by as much myth as fact. For example, food irradiation does not make the food radioactive, nor will it make you glow in the dark. In fact, it can actually prevent you from taking on the greenish-tinge that comes with food poisoning.
Food irradiation, like pasteurization or canning, is a food safety technology designed to eliminate the germs, bacteria, and parasites that would otherwise cause foodborne diseases from the foods we eat. It is used in many other countries beyond the United States (eg, China, Russia, Portugal), and the World Health Organization (WHO) and government agencies support the use of irradiation.
According to the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, there are four main purposes of food irradiation:
The process can involve these technologies:
Despite some of the myths you may have heard, food irradiation does not change the nutritional value of the food or make it dangerous to consume. Some foods may be slightly warmed by the process, and others may taste somewhat different. (Imagine the difference in taste between pasteurized and unpasteurized milk). Afterwards, food that has been irradiated needs to be handled (eg, stored and cooked properly) in the same way that you would any other food.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
By JIM INGRAHAM
The NFL is considering eliminating kickoffs, for safety reasons.
Why stop there?
If I was the official NFL eliminator, here are some other things I would eliminate:
Sideline reporters.
The Steelers' bumble bee uniforms.
Phil Simms from the broadcast booth.
Players dancing after sacks.
Players dancing after touchdowns.
Players dancing after dancing.
Extra point kicks.
Being allowed to call timeout just as a kicker is getting ready to attempt a field goal.
Television pre-game shows filled with ex-players laughing and shouting, and talking simultaneously, and generally acting like a bunch of six-year olds at a birthday party.
Touchdown, commercial, kickoff, commercial.
Players dancing after making an interception.
Coaches covering their face with their play cards.
Six-yard pass completions on third-and-seven.
Dropped passes.
Missed tackles.
Missed tackles because the defensive player is trying to pull the ball away from the ball-carrier.
The Lambeau Leap.
Players who catch a pass, then jump up and signal first down.
Punt returners who call for a fair catch inside their own 10 yard line.
Run, run, pass, punt.
Players who talk to players on the other team during timeouts.
The two-minute warning. Baseball doesn't have the eighth inning warning. Basketball doesn't have a two-minute warning. Neither should football. Or if they insist on having one, call it by what it really is: the gratuitous commercial timeout.
Nose tackles, whose noses are six inches from the football jumping offsides.
Players who dance after breaking up a pass.
Plays that should be reviewed but aren't because a team doesn't have any timeouts left.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll jumping around like a little kid every time his team wins a game.
Players who, after the play is over, shake their heads "yes" for no apparent reason.
Kick returners who get tackled by punters or place-kickers.
Linemen who report in as eligible receivers — only because you don't see receivers reporting in as eligible lineman.
Players who are on the field, getting ready for the start of the next play, signaling for the crowd to make noise.
Fans making noise because the players on the field getting ready for the start of the next play asked them to.
Players who pound themselves in their chest. With their fist. Really hard.
Players who gather their teammates around them at the start of the game so they can scream incoherent inspirational idiocies at them, because the TV cameras and microphones are turned on, and that's what you are supposed to do when that happens.
The phrase "His return is doubtful." Well no kidding. If it wasn't, he wouldn't be injured.
The postgame handshake between the two head coaches. It's a totally phony media-creation that serves no purpose whatsoever and is not done in any other sport.
Players who dance after blocking a punt.
The rule that tripping is a penalty. It shouldn't be. Tripping is a form of tackling. Since when is tackling a penalty?
Players who dance while wearing the Steelers' bumble bee uniforms.
In four of their last five games (not counting Saturday night), the defending world champion Miami Heat: almost lost to the 4-16 Cavaliers, lost to the Spurs, whose top four players weren't even at the game, lost to the 2-14 Washington Wizards, and lost by 20, at home, to the Knicks, who were playing without their best player, Carmelo Anthony.
I hear Heat president Pat Riley is trying to copyright the term "Onepeat."
Joe Thomas called the Peyton Hillis situation with the Browns last year "toxic." Hillis fired back by comparing Thomas to "a crazy ex-girlfriend."
Who you going to go with on this one?
Well, let's see, on the day of the NFL Draft, in which the Browns selected him third overall, Thomas went fishing. Hillis last year left the Browns in the middle of a work week in order to get married.
It's a no-brainer. Thomas, in a landslide.
The NBA's New Orleans Hornets next year are going to change their nickname to the New Orleans Pelicans. The team's marketing department has undoubtedly already ordered for the team gift shop a wide assortment of Pelican briefs.
Congratulations to the Georgia Tech football team, which almost won as many games (6) as it lost (7), and has lost its last two games by a combined score of 63-25.
That was good enough to earn the big check that the school will get from playing in the Hyundai Sun Bowl, where Georgia Tech will face USC, losers of four of its last five games while giving up 161 points (40 per game) in that span.
It's always nice to see excellence rewarded.
Speaking of excellence, the University of Arkansas-Little Rock only had 32 turnovers in its 87-53 loss to Cincinnati on Thursday. Arkansas-Little Rock had more turnovers than field goals (20).
Cincinnati had more steals (a school record 23) than assists (20).
Cincinnati also had 17 turnovers in the game, which means the game featured, on average, one turnover about every 50 seconds.
That's not a basketball game, that's recess.
Discussions are underway on the possibility of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium holding four college basketball games to be played simultaneously next season.
Gus Johnson has already started lobbying to announce them all.
Kobe Bryant last week became the youngest player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. Ironically, Bryant is also the youngest player in NBA history to score two career points.
USA Today reports that several NFL players estimate that about 75 percent of the players in the league own guns.
That same report had no estimate on how many NFL players collect stamps.
In case you missed it, Ohio State's Urban Meyer was the only college football coach in the country who didn't change jobs last week.
Weak of the week
OK, so it's not "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!"
But it's close.
In the Lakers' first game after Kobe Bryant admonished a sulking Pau Gasol to "put on his big boy pants," the Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets 107-105.
At the buzzer, a delirious Rockets radio announcer Craig Ackerman screamed: "The game is over! The game is over! The Lakers have just pooped their big boy pants!"
Funny, but weak. Very weak.


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Series: "And God Saw That It Was Good": Death and Pain in the Created Order
The tension generated by our understanding of God's character, as revealed in the Bible, and by the reality of the natural world around us has been the focus of much debate within the Christian church since the first century. This series examines critically several of the proposed solutions to this problem, viewing them from the perspective of a geologist, paleontologist, and orthodox evangelical Christian.
Science and the Bible: Theistic Evolution, Part 3
As I stressed in my column about the YEC view, creationism is ultimately about theodicy—it's not only about theodicy, to be sure, but the belief that animals must not have suffered and died before Adam and Eve committed the first sin is crucial to the "young" in Young Earth Creationism. To a significant degree, Theistic Evolution is also about theodicy.
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This exchange brings together related essays on death in light of evolution and Scripture from Southern Baptist theologian Dr. John Laing. Laing argues that evolutionary theory requires death to play a central role in the creation of new life, but sees Scripture depicting death only "as an invader, disturber of peace, and a force of evil." A BioLogos response is given by Dr. Jeff Schloss.
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Many Christians believe that they face a painful choice-- either life was designed by God or it is an evolutionary product of natural selection. Charles Darwin himself believed in this dichotomy, and people ever since have felt the need to "choose sides". However, looking back at history, we find that one of Darwin's chief scientific colleagues, Asa Gray, did not share this perspective. In this three-part essay, part 1 charts the relationship of Asa Gray and Charles Darwin. Part 2 describes Darwin's struggle with the problem of natural evil and design in nature, and part 3 explores how Asa Gray was able to embrace evolution without rejecting the idea of design.
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The related ideas of the "fixity of species" and "natural kinds" have been prominent in the science and faith conversation. Some Christians take Genesis to mean that God created (bara) fixed species (mîn). But does the text truly indicate such a concept? Biblical scholar Dr. Richard Hess looks at the Biblical context and meaning of the Hebrew mîn, and suggests that when Christians use it to frame our understanding of the entire created order, we may be asking too much of this single word.
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Taken from Chapter 2 of John Lennox's book Seven Days That Divide The World, this three part series looks at scripture interpretation. Lennox looks especially at the Galileo controversy regarding the movement of the Earth and why our own interpretations do not necessarily call into question the authority of the Scripture.
Series: The Genesis of Everything
Theologian, historian and Christian apologist Dr. John P. Dickson addresses the history and interpretation of Genesis 1. Making no claims about human biological origins, Dickson urges us to treat the early chapters of Genesis as a literary and historical statement, and listen carefully to it on those terms.
Below the Surface; Behind the Scene
In this video, Alister McGrath discusses the importance of going beyond surface readings, both in Scripture and in the natural world. The parable of the sower, for example, contains a far deeper meaning than a story of a man scattering seed.
Gaining Perspective
In today's video, Michael Ramsden discusses the humility and openness we need to have before we approach Scripture.
God's Accommodation to Humans
According to Calvin, accommodation is a pedagogical tool that God employs to communicate to human beings. If God wishes to speak to us, he must bridge the gulf by descending into our world and speaking our language. In other words, God accommodates himself to our ability to comprehend.
A Pastor's Perspective on Death and Evolution
If death did not exist before Adam and Eve, how could God have used evolution to create man? And what about predators and natural catastrophes such as the mass extinction of the dinosaurs?
A Pastor's Perspective on the Dangers of an Ultra-Literal Perspective
In this video Conversation, Greg Boyd notes that some believers conceive of their faith as a "house of cards"—where shifting one element will collapse the whole thing.
Philip Yancey on "What Good is God?"
In this video "Conversation," Philip Yancey explains that on the way home from a trip to Mumbai, India, during which terrorists attacked the city, he began to form a list of the challenging situations he has experienced.
Series: How Could God Create Through Evolution? A Look at Theodicy
This series, written by Bethany Sollereder, seeks to address this question: "How could God create through a process that involves so much pain and death?" She first presents the two drastically opposite worldviews held by theologians and scientists. She also reflects theologically on how a world created through evolutionary means can be good, and concludes with some thoughts concerning the Fall, physical decay and spiritual death.
On Myth and Meaning
In this video, John Walton talks about ancient myth and how we might better understand it if we think about its intended functionality—that is, myths were a way to explain a culture's origin and universal significance though they lacked the advances of scientific discovery.
N.T. Wright on Understanding Ancient Texts
In this video Conversation, N.T. Wright emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of biblical texts in order to know whether to read them as literal or metaphorical narratives.
Death's Resurrection
Death has occurred since the first breath of biological life (and some would say since the first "breath" of cosmological life), long before Adam inhaled. Ironically, therefore, death must be a part of God's good creation. Moreover, human death due to sin must be something different than the physical death we all die.
Reading Nature and Reading Scripture
I recently led a seminar on faith and science at a large Christian music festival in rural Illinois. One pugilistic gentleman bulldogged me all week, insisting that geologists and biologists were misguided and mistaken. "If evolution is right," he said, "then the Bible is wrong―about everything."
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From April 15th to 19th, Frankfurt transforms into the center of the Japanese film world when the Nippon Connection 2009 opens its doors once again. After giving us a first look at the highlights of the largest festival for Japanese film worldwide, the official site has now been updated with the full program that includes more than 150 feature and short films.
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment. They find themselves eager to move away from the typical food scenario of American families: a refrigerator packed with processed, factory-farmed foods transported long distances using nonrenewable fuels. In their search for another way to eat and live, they begin to recover what Kingsolver considers our nation's lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. Americans spend less of their income on food than has any culture in the history of the world, but they pay dearly in other ways: losing the flavors, diversity, and creative food cultures of earlier times. The environmental costs are also high, and the nutritional sacrifice is undeniable: on our modern industrial food supply, Americans are now raising the first generation of children to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
Part memoir and part journalistic investigation, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life and diversified farms at the center of the American diet.
©2007 Barbara Kingsolver; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers
"Kingsolver has the ear of a journalist and the accuracy of a naturalist." (Publishers Weekly)
"Eye opening"
I really enjoyed listening to this book. I'm actually glad that I listened to it instead of reading it--I think listening forced me to slow down and really absorb everything the book says (I tend to read pretty fast). The juxtaposition of the different voices of the authors (Barbara K., Stephen H. and Camille K.) worked very nicely. Some of the points do get repeated a bit throughout the book, which did get a little annoying. However, that did not interfere with my enjoyment.
The book struck such a chord with me. When I was a child, there wasn't so much transportation of produce and I do remember how excited my mother would get when certain things came "in season." This book really brought all that back. I wish I had read this book in August or July, instead of November! I also appreciated the insight into the corporate food industry. The book makes me want to investigate further.
"Bringing Pause to What We Eat"
Since reading this book I can't reach for a pepper at the grocery store without wondering where it came from, how many miles it traveled, or how it was grown. In fact, I only buy my produce from my local farmer's market and am learning to eat seasonally. How and what I eat hasn't been the same since finishing this book - Barbara Kingsolver invites an intellectual conversation back into the American diet, after decades of forfeiting our knowledge about what's in our food over to the food processing plants and agricultural system. In our hustling bustling lives of today we must learn to take pause and give more thought to what gets us through day by day - our food. This book is a great way to stimulate how you think about what you eat and your relationship with food. Kingsolver's self narration of her book is charming and one of the best I've heard. If you enjoyed Michael Pollen's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" you'll love this book even more.
"Really Good Book"
Totally enjoyable and informative! Wasn't sure I wanted to read another book about food and organics, but I'm very glad my friends encouraged that I do so. I didn't particularly enjoy the author's personal narration. As a gardener, food preserver and one who cares greatly about nutrition and good eating, it was very good. As one who owns and loves animals, the chicken and turkey tales were great. Don't miss this book if you care about food sources and learning how easy it is to prepare good food - and how this family did it.
"mixed feelings"
I think I agree with other reviews that this particular book might be best left to print rather than spoken word.
I already knew I liked Barbara Kingsolver's books and her particular viewpoint resonates with me. Her knowledgeable and thoughtful observations were well-stated but not dry. She skillfully and lyrically describes the wonder of watching vegetables and animals grow and ponders the ethics and traditions of our food choices. And EATING! The descriptions of mouth-watering meals made me hungry!
I personally didn't respond to the contributions of her husband and daughter in this audiobook. I thought their voices interrupted the narrative and imagine that in the printed text these are sidebars - extras that could be skipped over if you already "got it" that you should only buy fair-trade coffee and that meat from supermarkets is from mistreated animals. There is a preachiness here that even I found tedious as much as I might be in agreement with the POV.
I think this book could have stood a lot of editing and found it difficult to finish, even though I appreciated the insight into her family's 'experiment'.
This was my first audio book on audible. I LOVED it. I am very picky about my narrators, and the fact that it was the author herself made it that much better. I have the print version of the book but I just could not get into it like other Kingsolver books. So I downloaded the audio version and I can't stop listening! After I finished I just started it again! This book is so inspiring I would look for any recommendations of books just like it. Kingsolver's words are just so poetic that it makes you wish you were there with her canning tomatoes, working in the garden, hunting in the morel patch. I am kind of disappointed that my first audiobook was such a success, because now it is going to be hard to top it.
I'm a mom. I have drama in my life. I don't want books with the F-bomb, nor graphic violence. I read for fun and to bring my family together. I read for reducing stress levels. We have never had a television in our home and our children are now mid twenties to 19. We listen together and look for belly-wrenching laughter. So what is it like to live without a TV? Awesomely educational and inspirational. Each new book is a marvel.
"Good, but keep the perspective"
I gave this audio book 5 stars for the reading, the content and humor along the way. At times, some of the content was too preacher-like and demeaning to the intelligence of common folk. I have overlooked these areas because the overall approach of becoming aware is the most critical part of the book. It certainly takes a cold-turkey jump into buying locally to really appreciate all we (technologically advanced countries) have taken for granted.
While not everyone needs to follow her footsteps, it was the learning curve needed to be able to share this topic with others.
So, if you like to be respectful to the Earth, but you won't scream at the woman wearing a silk blouse, or berate the cowboy for wearing leather boots, then this book should be enjoyable. As with all audiobooks, which is very different than a physical paper book, the reading is the key. The book was read by the author, her husband and daughter, and the tone was pleasing. I could not have finished this book if the author were to have read with a hell, fire and damnation tone.
For this reason alone, I give 5 stars!
"Food for the soul!"
Barbara Kingsolver and her family created an excellent memoir of their experiences becoming more acquainted with their food lifestyle. The story is compelling, entertaining, and inspiring. I'm ready for change and this book helps show how easy it is to become more in control of your health and nutrition just by selecting food based on the real costs to our environment and our lives. A must read for anyone interested in a healthy, environmentally sustainable life-style.
I live in Northern New Hampshire on a working farm where we raise all our own meat..some of our vegetables and all of our eggs and milk. I could indentify with many of the tasks and experiences of the Kingsolver/Hoppe family. I enjoyed every minute of the book and re-listened several times while weeding, cleaning etc. I have recommended it to many of my friends...two of whom (In CT and NM) had purchased the print copy in early May and enjoyed it as well.
"good book, especially good audio"
This is a good book in any form (I have a paper copy too), though it is not a scientific reference manual. Those interested in the details should really read more widely because Kingsolver gets some stuff wrong (including part of her core theses). But the broad sweeps are excellent and she does a good job of painting a picture, and teaching lessons, in terms you will not soon forget. But what really sets it apart as an aural experience is the narration by the authors, which is personable and perfectly recorded and paced. As another reviewer suggested, you really feel connected to them through their narration, bringing another level to the experience of this captivating story and analysis. Without hearing her wax about it, I would never be inclined to plant asparagus! This is particularly good road-trip listening, as you drive through the in-between spaces where most of our food is produced (and also because the radio-style pace is better for driving than some audiobooks which are distracting or sleep-inducing). Even if you have read the paper version, get this and listen to it again in a year, and you will enjoy it again.
"Didn't expect to like it but I really enjoyed it!"
First of all, I almost always like when the author/biographer reads the book and especially enjoyed this one. When I first saw the summary on this book - I didn't order it because I didn't want to hear about how animals are "processed". However, that subject was handled very well (knew what happened but didn't have to hear the gory details) plus there were no pigs or cows that were "famred. I learned so much and even bought the hard book to send to my dad (an amateur gardener). I already enjoy organic food whenever I can and now feel better about the people who farm it and the extra price. Really loved it. While her political views are not surprising liberal - I am glad to see that she understands that changes can and should not be forced by gov't. This book probably did more than a million programs!!!


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EyeTime2012 Photo Competition
EyeTime 2012 invites students and young professionals or enthusiasts to submit a collection of their photography comprised of up to three digital images. Sixteen finalists will be selected in each category: Emerging Talent and Future Voices. The competition is free to all entrants
Monday, August 13, 2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is the latest premium compact camera hoping to find a place in a professional photographer's pocket. With the fastest lens of any compact to date, the LX7 also offers an improved 10 megapixel sensor, full 1080p HD movies and an even better control system than the previous LX5 model. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files now.
Samyang 14mm, 24mm, 35mm VDSLR Cine Lenses
Samyang have announced three new VDSLR lenses designed specifically for shooting video. The new Samyang 14mm T3.1 ED AS IF UMC, 24mm T1.5 ED AS IF UMC and 35mm T1.5 AS UMC lenses all include follow-focus gearing and decoupled aperture which allow the focus and aperture to be quietly changed whist filming. Initially available in Canon and Nikon mounts, the new lenses are due for release in August / September 2012, priced from £329.99 to £529.99.
Manfrotto ML840H LED Light
The Manfrotto ML840H is the largest and most powerful LED light in the range. The ML840H incorporates a ''ball head to hotshoe'' system that allows it to be pivoted, angled and turned to direct the light as required. The new Manfrotto ML840H is available now and retails at £249.95.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Photos
Ahead of our full review, here are 65 sample JPEG photos and a 1080p movie taken with the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 compact camera, including the full ISO range.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is a premium compact camera with a 24-90mm equivalent f/1.4-2.3 lens, 10 megapixel 1/1.7-type MOS sensor, ISO range of 80-12,800 and full 1080p movie recording.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 is a new all-action digital camera. The Panasonic FT20 (also known as the TS20) offers freeze, shock, water and dust proof capabilities, plus 16 megapixel photos and 720p video. Read our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 review to find out if this is the right tough camera for you.
Nikon 1 J2
The Nikon 1 J2 is a new, 10.1-megapixel compact system camera offering a novel Creative Mode, a metallic body and high-resolution LCD screen. Retaining the headline features of its predecessor, the Nikon 1 J2 comes with a CX-format CMOS sensor, Advanced Hybrid Autofocus system, EXPEED 3 image processing engine, 10fps continuous shooting with AF (and 60fps without), plus Full HD movie recording. Priced at $549.95 including a 10-30mm kit lens, the Nikon 1 J2 will be available in white, black, silver, pink, red and orange starting September 2012.
Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6
The Nikon 1 Nikkor11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 is a new compact standard zoom for the Nikon 1 system. Constructed of 8 elements in 6 groups, the Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens has an angle-of-view range of 72° to 32°20'', equivalent to that of a 30-75mm lens in a 35mm system. Available from September 2012 for £179.99/€217.00/$189.95, Nikon's new 11-27.5mm lens will be offered in back and white, and will be compatible with the Nikon 1 J2 as well as the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1.
Nikon Coolpix L610
The Nikon Coolpix L610 is a new AA battery powered, 16-megapixel travelzoom camera with 14x optical zoom and Full HD video recording capabilities. Featuring a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 25-350mm equivalent lens with two ED glass elements and Vibration Reduction, the Nikon Coolpix L610 comes with a dedicated movie record button, mini HDMI port and a 3-inch rear screen boasting a resolution of 460,000 dots. Priced at $249.95/£199.99/€249.00, the Nikon Coolpix L610 will be available in red, black and silver beginning September 2012.
Great Photos - Simple Cameras
Great Photos – Simple Cameras by Bernd Daub is a new title from Rocky Nook. Centred around the idea that with simple camera techniques, traditional film, and some imagination we can create ambitious artwork; the book teaches us how to focus our attention on the motivation behind our chosen image and develop a strong impact without the need for high-tech equipment. The print version of Great Photos – Simple Cameras is now available for pre-order priced at $34.95, with an electronic version selling for $14.95.
Bloomingdale's to Carry Pentax K-01
Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas have announced that Bloomingdale's will carry the Marc Newson designed Pentax K-01 compact system camera. Through August and September 2012, the K-01 will be featured for sale in Bloomingdale's "Check it Out" national catalogue series and will also be available for purchase online. And beginning October 2012, the K-01 will also be available at 11 different Bloomingdale's locations across the U.S.A.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Nikon 1 J1 / V1 Firmware Update 1.20
Nikon has posted firmware updates for the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 compact system cameras. Version 1.20 (for both models) incorporates the following modifications and fixes:
- The exposure control program used with shooting in Smart Photo Selector mode, or still image shooting mode with Exposure mode set to P Programmed auto or Scene auto selector, has been revised for faster shutter speeds to prevent blurred subjects.
- Auto white balance performance has been increased.
- Exposure accuracy with ISO sensitivity set to Auto 100–3200, Auto 100–800, or Auto 100–400 has been increased with shooting using the optional Speedlight SB-N5 to photograph subjects at close distances.
- The following issues have been resolved.
- An error message was sometimes displayed during interval timer shooting, preventing capture of the specified number of shots.
- When the camera was turned on by releasing the retractable lens barrel lock on applicable lenses, there was sometimes a slight delay before the shutter could be released.
Website: Nikon 1 V1 Firmware Update 1.20
Website: Nikon 1 J1 Firmware Update 1.20
LomoKino Maker for iPhone
The Lomographic Society has released its first iPhone app. As its name suggests, the LomoKino Maker makes it easier for LomoKino users to digitise their LomoMovies with the LomoKino Smartphone Holder. "Now you can scan and digitize your LomoKino movies even more easily," the company says. "The app converts your negatives into positives in one effortless step!" The LomoKino Maker app is available as a free download from the iTunes App Store.
Tokina Reflex 300mm f/6.3 Launches in Europe
Announced in April, the Tokina Reflex 300mm f/6.3 mirror lens is now available in Europe. The 600mm equivalent Micro Four Thirds lens measures only 66x66mm (length x diameter) and weighs in at less than 300 grams, making it remarkably small and lightweight for a super-telephoto optic. Like the vast majority of mirror lenses, the Tokina Reflex 300mm f/6.3 is a manual-focus lens with a fixed aperture. The lens takes 55mm filters, focuses down to 0.8m and offers a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2. In the euro zone, the Tokina Reflex 300mm f/6.3 is available for a MSRP of €399.
The Long and the Short of It 2012
Submissions are now open for Melbourne's second open?air photo journalism essay exhibition. Prospective entrants are encouraged to submit a photo essay, of up to 10 images, that tell a story. The Long and the Short of It will screen the successful photo essays over a 3?week period at Federation Square. Applications close 5 October 2012.
84.5mm Camera Filters
Pöstyén//Pieš?any-based 84.5mm is a start-up specialising in the development and manufacture of hand-made professional photographic and cinematographic filters. "Our filters are made of special organic glass, which is characterized by excellent optical and mechanical features," the company says. "The brand name represents the standard 84.5mm width of our best selling filters, which are of course fully compatible with commercially available conventional [square-type] photographic filter holders." The line-up includes graduated colour and neutral density filters, with a range of stripe filters in the making. The filters are available priced from €19.90-€24.90 plus shipping through the website below.
BX2 Camera Collection
Brenthaven has launched the BX2 Camera Collection, a new line of camera bags designed with input from professional photographers. The BX2 Collection features various styles and designs from over the shoulder cases, to high capacity backpacks and messenger bags that fit both laptops and DSLR cameras. The cases are made with a durable and water resistant exterior body material that stays cool in direct sunlight during a long shoot.All BX2 items incorporate Brenthaven's proprietary extreme foam protection technology to ensure the photography equipment is safe from damage. The BX2 cases and bags are available now, priced from $39.95-$179.95.
Children with Cancer Extends Photo Competition Deadline
Children with Cancer, a UK-based children's charity, has extended its photography competition deadline to encourage more entrants. The contest theme is simply 'Childhood' and there are two categories for entrants: children (aged 16 years or under) and adults (aged 17 years or over). Each entry must be accompanied by a minimum donation of £5 for children and £10 for adults. The new deadline for entries is midnight on Friday 17th August 2012. As always, we suggest that you read the terms and conditions before entering your work.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Review
The Canon PowerShot A3400 IS compact camera is aimed squarely at photography beginners. Offering a 3 inch touch-screen interface, 16 megapixel sensor, 5x wide-angle zoom lens and a very attractive price tag of less than £130 / $150, the A3400 IS looks like the perfect family camera. Read our Canon PowerShot A3400 IS review to find out if that's the case...
Nikon Coolpix L810 Review
The Nikon Coolpix L810 is an affordable super-zoom compact camera sporting a 26x zoom lens. The 16 megapixel bridge-style Nikon L810 has a 3-inch 921K-dot LCD screen, 720p movies and uses AA batteries. Read our Nikon Coolpix L810 review to find out if the budget price-tag is too good to be true...


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Originally Posted by James86 It's also folding and running as my home server so when I need a file from it I just remotely log in so :P That's different then, but if the PC is just running for no reason then it would be a waste of power. :P
The Smart Response is more of a bonus to anyone who has an HDD only system and looking to upgrade. you save alot with a smaller SSD for the caching rather than primary storage. all of the common used items will end up on the cache SSD and make for much quicker loading of the OS and commonly used programs.
It's also folding and running as my home server so when I need a file from it I just remotely log in so :P
lol, but that wastes power. :P
that's why I leave the HTPC on 24/7
Josh I really wanted a z68 mobo for the ssd caching bad... I wont buy a ssd in many more years to come till i get that mobo or better. So stuck with the old Harddrives still then :-\
yep, plus with some of the boards that are not quite designed for discreet graphics (not particularly talking about the UD3H)... SSD caching can become handy for the HTPC users since they can have a large capacity HD and a smaller SSD for extra performance for loading apps. I'm sure all of you agree how frustrating it is when you need to wait a long time for the HTPC to turn on when you want to watch a movie. :P hahaha...
the smart caching is designed more for those who may not have a large capacity SSD as primary drive. If you already got it, then it's better to use just the SSD instead of the caching.
For being a user of SSD's for over 3 years the Z chipset really dosent excite me. I will stick with the P!
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okay i was just thinking that i really liked breaking part one and then i thought about the book so i was just wondering which was better?
I think that the book is better than the movie. However the movie did display a lot of scenes which matched my imagination. I have a face to go with the characters of the books which make it even more juicier. But overall I think the book is better because so much more happens. If only they could put more in the movie....
the book goes into better detail and they left some out I liked the movie but the book was better :-)
I think the book is way better than the movie, but I love the movies, too. It's nice to see everyone's face in reality, rather than only in my head
the book is best, but breaking part 1 has been the close to the book
The book is better. You don't have to torture your senses with Kristen's acting(or should I say LACK OF acting) skills.
I totally agree. thank you
the book by far is the best. But, I do think with the time that they are allowed for a movie they touched on the most important parts of the book. It lost some of the meaning for some parts. I do appreciate that they tamed down the bedroom scene. As Stephanie did in the book. It wasn't ment for adults to read but teenage girls. So way to go on that.
yeah i agree
Must. Laugh. Out. Loud.
I honestly never thought about that.
i think the book is better. but the mouvie is good too.
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Is lady gaga have a baby?! O_O
Katy Perry, please do more of this.
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Dragonadopters is designed to be a game and community for dragon and fantasy lovers.
The adoption feature allows you to adopt and care for your own cutie. To start you off you will receive your own personal dragonpage with one dragon egg. You will have the possibility of adopting more dragons later on once you have proved you are a responsible dragon owner by raising it. You'll have a choice between 11 different dragon species: Western, Eastern, Furdragon or maybe you feel like adopting a Wyvern, Lizardus or Dino? You may even wish to adopt one of our newest additions, the Canidragon.
Each species can be combined with one of the different types of elements: Fire Furdragon, Water Wyvern, Water Dino... all combinations are possible, it's your choice. You can choose the element of your dragon once it hatches. Watch your dragon grow over time from Level 1 - 110, from Egg all the way to Ancient Dragon. Every stage and species features its own little animation!
You can keep your dragon happy by visiting and letting other people visit him, also you'll need to remember to feed him by going to your dragonpage. The more people that visit him, the faster your dragon will grow (daily cap). In addition, you can link your dragon to forums or your own personal pages. Your work and care will be paid off with the resources your dragon will give you. You'll be able to create items which you can use to progress in the game, trade with others, or customize your dragon. Each species has got its own items. The items can have special effects on your dragon, so start collecting!
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By thaz on January 27, 2013 - 00:23Hello Dragonadopters Users
You may have noticed that there have not been many updates lately. This is because I'm very busy studying and working for my bachelors' degree at the moment.
However, we of course will keep the game running and be here for questions and bugs. The server updates we recently did, brought some strongly needed organisation to our backend and we are ready do create new stuff! If there only would be time...
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Merry Christmas!
By thaz on December 22, 2012 - 20:25Dravere, Draconis and I wish a very merry christmas to all that celebrate it!
I hope you have your presents ready including the dragon christmas tree ornaments.
Oh, it looks like it started snowing here!
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Thanks for visiting Dragonadopters!
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Server is Online
By Dravere on December 15, 2012 - 10:12After a bit less than 2 hours the server is now back online. I took care of some server health issues that should be gone now.
In addition I made improvements in the server performance. You should start to notice it already or at least in the next hours.
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he will try to reach him out again.the last time eminem was busy and he couldnt do the part in the time that tech needed it.hope we get it on next album, if not then i shit on em
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Leah Peterson, Kelly Wickham, and I bring you our second episode of That's What She Said, a video series in which we talk about what's on our minds and you like it.
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