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The Education of Little Tree Paperback – Advent Calendar, May 1, 1986

by Forrest Carter (Author), Rennard Strickland (Foreword)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,943 ratings
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Recounts the childhood remembrances of an orphaned American Indian boy living with his Cherokee grandparents in a mountain log cabin in eastern Tennessee during the 1930s
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    Univ of New Mexico Pr
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    May 1, 1986
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    5.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0826308791
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    978-0826308795
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Univ of New Mexico Pr (May 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0826308791
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0826308795
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 890L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,943 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
1,943 global ratings

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Customers find the book interesting, wonderful, and unforgettable. They describe the story as profound, touching, and relevant. Readers praise the writing quality as well-written, rich, and likable. They mention it makes them laugh or cry at times. Additionally, they say it's a great story for all ages and a contribution to children's literature.

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169 customers mention "Readability"169 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great, interesting, and unforgettable. They also say the chapters are charming, inspirational, and fun to read. Readers mention the book isn't patronizing and is beautiful.

"Controversial but enjoyable" Read more

"...And it is, as many reviewers insist, a work of profound beauty, spiritual truth, and common good...." Read more

"This is a charming, heartwarming story that works for both adult and younger readers...." Read more

"...The chapters were charming, inspirational stories filled with life lessons of survival and ingenuity!..." Read more

147 customers mention "Story quality"145 positive2 negative

Customers find the story profound, touching, and memorable. They say it provides valuable life lessons and innocent insight. Readers also mention the book does a fantastic job of touching all the emotions. They say it's a wonderful story of loving relationships in a tough world of survival.

"Such a profound tale which clearly speaks to our need to stay connected energetically in our own being with what is true and complete and whole." Read more

"The author was completely bonkers but he managed to write this charming and wise story regardless. Read it. You'll love it." Read more

"...It is such a beautiful story reading about the many lessons he learned from his grandparents, and growing up with a close connection with..." Read more

"...Iran, China, Salvador...name a place...they all relate to it's simple moral courage, it's engaging humor, and the grace of its prose. So...." Read more

62 customers mention "Writing quality"59 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, rich, and touching. They describe the characters as likable, easy to read, and descriptive in detail. Readers also mention the story is quick and has life lessons.

"I loved this book, there are many funny stories and wonderful descriptions of the many characters that had an Impact in Little Trees life...." Read more

"...It does so wonderfully. I cannot recommend it too fervently. It's one of the great novels, ever." Read more

"...The characters were gritty and real and likable. I was moved to laughter and rolling off my cheeks tears...." Read more

"...For adults the true name of the author and his background is fascinating." Read more

44 customers mention "Humor"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, entertaining, and spiritual. They say it's about the joy of life and learning life's lessons the hard way.

"I loved this book, there are many funny stories and wonderful descriptions of the many characters that had an Impact in Little Trees life...." Read more

"...name a place...they all relate to it's simple moral courage, it's engaging humor, and the grace of its prose. So...." Read more

"...There are laugh-out-loud scenes, as when two bootleggers from the city undergo a hilarious hazing into the ways of the mountains...." Read more

"...There is so much touching wisdom and gentle humor in these little stories. Great to read as an adult; great to read to your children. Timeless." Read more

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Customers find the book wonderful for all ages. They say it's a great story and a contribution to children's literature. Readers also mention it works for both adult and younger readers.

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Customers find the book to be a great value for money. They say it's special to them and is relevant to those who live in or near the area. Readers also mention the book has happiness but also a sense of horrible injustice.

"...It is particularly relevant to those who, like me, live in or near the Appalachian Mountains or are interested in the life style and values of..." Read more

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lisa bold
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful allegory
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
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Such a profound tale which clearly speaks to our need to stay connected energetically in our own being with what is true and complete and whole.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
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Controversial but enjoyable
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Pedrovski
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my top ten desert island books
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
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The author was completely bonkers but he managed to write this charming and wise story regardless. Read it. You'll love it.
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Bella
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful description of growing up in indigenous America
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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I loved this book, there are many funny stories and wonderful descriptions of the many characters that had an Impact in Little Trees life. It is such a beautiful story reading about the many lessons he learned from his grandparents, and growing up with a close connection with nature.
But it broke my heart when he was taken away from his carers and treated so badly which is the story of many Native American children. This was the kind of book that made me sad, mad, happy and laugh a lot. When a book can do that, its something special.
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Contrarius
5.0 out of 5 stars I have taught this book...to great results
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2009
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I teach at what is, perhaps, the most culturally diverse university in the US. I can tell you that Little Tree greatly inspires people of all ages and backgrounds.

The deal is, yeah. Carter did some screwed up stuff. But from what I have learned, he was coming from a place we don't acknowledge. The Yankees were not saints, bestowing bliss upon the South. And a lot of Native Americans got a better shake from the Confederates. So there is some history there, and I suspect that fueled Carter's early hatred.

That said....and I am NOT apologizing for Carter's early behavior...you can look at this book and realize that, in the end, it's really an apologia. The only really sympathetic white character in the book is Jewish. Except for a librarian or store owner, who are minor figures. I think Carter got over his youthful stupidity and produced a masterpiece.

In the end, this is not the work of a career racist. And it is, as many reviewers insist, a work of profound beauty, spiritual truth, and common good. My students from Iran, China, Salvador...name a place...they all relate to it's simple moral courage, it's engaging humor, and the grace of its prose. So.

If you wish to condemn a writer for his flawed early statements, cancel Hemingway (anti-Semitism and racial language), cancel Pound (Fascism and worse), cancel T. S. Eliot (see above), cancel Shakespeare (see above).

Deal is, ladies and gentlemen, that in a way, this book is one of the few I can think of that overrides the author's past prejudices. It does so wonderfully. I cannot recommend it too fervently. It's one of the great novels, ever.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Education of Little Tree
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2012
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This is a charming, heartwarming story that works for both adult and younger readers. It helps the reader gain an understanding of others and of the relationships, both with the natural environment and with the people we love. You will grow to love the characters of "Little Tree" and his grandparents. The story is so very touching that I cried tears as I completed my reading. I highly recommend this lovely book to people of all gender and ages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must-read for every generation or nationality. People of every faith, or creed or social status have something to learn on the mountain.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
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This is a must-read for every generation or nationality. No matter your faith or your creed, your skin color or your social status, everyone has something to learn on the mountain.
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janice sonnenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Life’s lessons ...learned and lived and shared!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021
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A touching story ,beautifully told about learning and living life on life’s terms. The Mother Earth similes and sounds and smells of the mountains, made me feel as if I was walking the trails with Little Tree. I’m not sure the word “ love” was written in the pages but it was palpably there in every description, step, and scene. Love for the gifts of nature and the gifts of family. Wise , loving Granma and Granpa took Little Tree into their hearts and their home ,teaching him compassion and understanding for all living things. His education was far beyond literature , reading and math. He was taught , by example, to listen to nature and his spirit to live in gratitude and beauty each day. The chapters were charming, inspirational stories filled with life lessons of survival and ingenuity! The characters were gritty and real and likable. I was moved to laughter and rolling off my cheeks tears. I was thoroughly engaged and entertained as if rocking on the cabin porch listening to a charming story teller. What a joy to read!
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D. Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2024
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Brilliant, a real good read, full of happiness, sadness and pathos. I decided to read this after having read the Josey WLes novel and I am so glad that I did.
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Birgit
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Kult Buch
Reviewed in Germany on September 15, 2018
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Irgendwo hatte ich gelesen, dieses Buch sei ein Kult Buch und wer es einmal gelesen habe, werde es sein Leben lang nie wieder vergessen. Und ich dachte: Nee, ist klar. Wieder so ein Verkaufs-Blabla. Und dann hab ich es gelesen und es hat mich nachhaltig beeindruckt, ich liebe es. Du kannst so viel lernen von diesem kleinen Büchlein und es sagt in seiner liebevollen Geschichte, die sich zwischen dem kleinen Jungen Little Tree und seinem Großvater entspinnt, soviel über das Leben und unseren Umgang mit dieser Erde aus (ohne jemals zu belehren, einfach durch die Geschichte). Es berührt mich auf eine warmherzige Weise ganz tief. Ich habe dieses Buch an ganz besondere Menschen verschenkt, die ich teilhaben lassen möchte. Ich kann nur sagen: Little Tree - ein Kult Buch!
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Tiiu
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and heartbreaking!
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2016
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A story to stay with you for a long time. So much to learn from the Native culture. Our ignorance has gotten us into more trouble than we care to admit.
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Vivinfrance (Vivienne Blake)
5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable Reading
Reviewed in France on May 8, 2016
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I don't know how so much of my life has passed without coming across Little Tree, but now that I have, this book will be read again and again. A poignant story full of wit and wisdom, as relevant to us now as it was when it was written in the 1930s.
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Nicolas P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Make it simple
Reviewed in Australia on April 12, 2014
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Lots of lesions of life how to make the complicated easy often the children know more than us as adults
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