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Books : The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: 20th Aniversary EditionIn association with Amazon.comby: Leo Buscaglia  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Format: Bargain Price Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 30 Publication Date: August 01, 2002 Sales Rank: 839760 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This story is a warm, wonderfully wise, and strikingly simple story about a leaf named Freddie--how Freddie and his companion leaves change with the passing seasons, finally falling to the ground with winter's snow. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A Classic for All AgesThe Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a classic. In my former career as a writer and presenter of Executive Training, I found this to be a great training aid. Simply having others read it and summarize what it meant to them opened dialog that gave everyone a new perspective on living and life and a better acceptance of death. I keep a copy in my library and whenever someone close to me transitions to the next life, I am comforted once again by reading Freddie the Leaf. Leo Buscalgia's writings are ... Read More Rating: - The Fall of Freddie the LeafMy husband is terminally ill with cancer and I bought this book to read to our young grandchildren. It's one of the most beautiful, touching stories I've ever read and I would recommend it as a good place to begin discussions about death with young children. The book takes a harsh reality and makes it soft and understandable. Rating: - The Fall of Freddie The LeafI keep a copy of this book on hand so I can give as a gift to someone who is suffering a loss. I have had nothing but positive feedback. Rating: - A Must For Anyone Experiencing Loss"The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" is a great book about dealing with loss. It's billed as a children's book, but adults will appreciate it as well. Freddie is a leaf on a tree, and learns from the wise leaf Daniel that all the leaves will eventually die and fall to the ground. When Freddie says he is scared, Daniel tells him that "We all fear what we don't know, Freddie. It's natural, yet, you were not afraid when Spring became Summer. You were not afraid when Summer became Fall. They were natural changes. ... Read More Rating: - End of Life BookThe Fall Of Freddie the Leaf is a wonderful book for young and old alike to read if a loved one is dying. I for one will be using this book in my daily practice as a Hospice nurse. Browse for similar items by category: 
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