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The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages |  | Author: Leo Buscaglia PhD
Publisher: Slack Incorporated
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  75 reviews
Sales Rank: 5310
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 32
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0943432898
EAN: 9780943432892
ASIN: 0943432898
Publication Date: June 1, 1982
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Product Description
This story by Leo Buscaglia is a warm, wonderfully wise and strikingly simple story about a leaf names Freddie. How Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow, is an inspiring allegory illustrating the delicate balance between life and death.
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a warm and thought-provoking story and both children and adults will be deeply touched by this inspiring book. This 20th anniversary edition of this beloved classic has helped thousands of people come to grips with life and death.
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 Book as much about death as it is about purpose October 15, 2009
David Orenstein (New York City Area)
Buscaglia intended this book to be a metaphor about dealing with death and loss in somewhat the same way as The Giving Tree. However, the book speaks to me as much about individual purpose and the value of life filled with meaning through service to others. I think the work is deceptively simple and when children read it (or when it is read to them) they see Freddie's vulnerability and can relate. However, adults see a much deeper meaning, how we connect to others in life and that the cycle continues unabated.
In fact, I would argue that this is one of the best books on management and human relations written in my lifetime. It places in perspective all the things we may think but often do not say about the meaning of work and how we touch others.
This is a timeless book and one that should be read at various stages and times of life. Since we're frequently in transition, a re-read could easily keep one grounded and focused on the big picture.
Completely satisfied October 1, 2009
Philip J. Joly (Cape Coral, FL USA)
The book arrived in a timely fashion and was in great condition as described by the seller. I'm very happy with my order.
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf July 6, 2009
clock watcher (RI)
This book was given to me when my father died at the age of 83. Since then, I give copies to friends who are grieving, usually for their parents if they have lived to see old age.
Most helpful tool for children to understand the cycle of life. May 9, 2009
F. E. Sowders
This book was given to our family for my oldest son (then 3yrs)as we had many family members and pets die within a few months. My son asked who would be next to die? Grandma, me or even himself. This book was extremely helpful in explaining the cycle of life for all living things in a way he could understand. That was almost 30 yrs ago. Now I have a friend who's daughter is dying of cancer and she has 3 children under 8 yrs of age. I remembered this book given to our family years ago and knew it would be a big help for my friend and her family during this traumatic time in their lives. I highly recomend this book to anyone dealing with trauma, death, and grief.
 Inappropriate for any child-- should be considered child abuse. April 30, 2009
R. Adams (Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL)
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was given this book as a child by a well meaning school counselor after the passing of a classmate. This book completely screwed with my head, along with the heads of my former classmates. Why in the would would you give a child who has experienced a loss a character to bond with only to have him die at the end too? It's cruel. Great for adults, sure, even possibly OK for adults to borrow verbiage from to discuss death with children. Completely inappropriate to give to children to explore on their own.
I had nightmares for years, fixated on my ultimate demise rather than a healthy grieving process.
Here's a thought-- talk to the children instead of passing them a book. Answer their questions, deal with being uncomfortable, know that it's OK to say "I don't know."
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