The Meaning of Life by Former Gov. Mario Cuomo

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo (D) spoke to an audience at a Princeton, New Jersey Barnes and Noble about his book, The Blue Spruce, circa December 2000.

These excerpts from that talk center on the meaning of life.

Mario Matthew Cuomo (born June 15, 1932 in Queens, New York) served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994.

Cuomo became nationally known for his keynote speech at the 1984 Democratic National Convention.

The Blue Spruce:

Rekindle the spirit of never giving up! When a strong wind blows over a magnificent Blue Spruce, Mario and his papa spend hours battling to save the tree that holds within its branches their secrets and dreams.

2001 National Arbor Day Foundation Award.

From the Inside Flap Papa told Mario that having a house with a yard and a tree to call our own was his very special dream. Papa was excited about moving his family to their new home, after living behind their grocery store for many years, and sharing his dream with them. Papa and Mario loved the magnificent Blue Spruce that grew in the front yard of their new home, often sharing quiet moments in its cool shadow. Each year the Blue Spruce grew taller and stronger, holding within its branches their secrets and dreams. Then, one evening, unusually strong winds began to blow as dark clouds filled the sky. Mario watched anxiously through the window as the Blue Spruce fought against the winds... With colorful illustrations, Royal Academy of Arts graduate, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen, captures this endearing life lesson between former Governor Mario Cuomo and his Papa. Hardcover: 48 pages Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (October 26, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 1886947767