Book · 2014 · Juvenile Fiction
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 3 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Robin Sharma (2 episodes), Angela Duckworth (1 episode) and Elisabeth Egan (1 episode) on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2 episodes), No Stupid Questions (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode).
- episodes
- 4
- podcasts
- 3
- people
- 3
- episodes recommend it
- 2
I think it is basically a book about a sedom masochistic relationship.
Angela Duckworth · No Stupid Questions · May 2024 Listen at 32:21 Questions about The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Who recommends The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein on podcasts?
Robin Sharma (2 episodes) has recommended The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein on podcasts. In all, 3 people brought it up across 3 podcasts (1 person recommended it).
Which podcasts mention The Giving Tree the most?
On Purpose with Jay Shetty (2 episodes), No Stupid Questions (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode).
Is The Giving Tree recommended, or only discussed?
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2026-03-18.
What do people say about The Giving Tree?
Angela Duckworth on No Stupid Questions (2024-05-12): "I think it is basically a book about a sedom masochistic relationship."
When was The Giving Tree last mentioned on a podcast?
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein was last recommended on On Purpose with Jay Shetty by Robin Sharma on 2026-03-18.
What they say about it
- Discussing the famous book“that very famous book, The Giving Tree”2
The best things said about it
I compared it to The Giving Tree, but the message of it is very different from The Giving Tree, where The Giving Tree is all about somebody taking.
And I think maybe that very famous book, The Giving Tree, if you'll remember the book, is about this tree.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
Why people recommend it
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a famous children's picture book that tells the poignant, allegorical story of a selfless tree and a boy who takes from it throughout his life. Robin Sharma recommended the book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty as a classic text worthy of mastery. Elisabeth Egan discussed the book on The Book Review, using it as a direct point of contrast to examine different messages found in modern literature. Angela Duckworth brought up the book on No Stupid Questions to explore complex themes surrounding self-sacrifice versus genuine generosity. During the same podcast, Duckworth and her co-host critiqued the nature of the relationship depicted in the story, with Duckworth quoting an editor who characterized the dynamic as resembling a sadomasochistic relationship. Despite differing interpretations of its underlying moral lesson, the book remains a frequent touchstone for podcasters examining interpersonal dynamics, altruism, boundary-setting, and the often complicated psychological realities of giving and taking in human relationships.
Every mention
Robin Sharma Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. 2
“Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.”
“Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.”
Angela Duckworth and I think maybe that very famous book The Giving Tree Giving Tree 1
“and I think maybe that very famous book The Giving Tree Giving Tree”
“I think it is basically a book about a sedom masochistic relationship”
Elisabeth Egan I compared it to The Giving Tree but the message of it is very different from the giving tree where the giv… 1
“I compared it to The Giving Tree but the message of it is very different from the giving tree where the giving tree is all about somebody taking”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“And I think maybe that very famous book, The Giving Tree, if you'll remember the book, is about this tree.”
Other mentions (7: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Good, good call back. Uh, it sounds like the giving tree to me. Oh, yes. Yes. Shell Silverstein to to give people something to do with this uh this area of legacy.”
“We wrote a book about it, actually; we wrote a book with Jessica Alba.”
“i mean even the tree from the giving tree got to give out a few apples before they turned her branches into a house you know you go back to that book you have a child not great the giving tree very sad”
“now it's the caring [ __ ] ever heard a giving tree the sequel is the caring [ __ ] alright slavery in Libya”
“now you are John Irving now you are anyone you want to be michael crichton shel silverstein you know I'm saying the giving tree'”