Did you ever hear the song, "A Boy Named Sue," and wondered how could someone come up with those lyrics? Have you ever read The Giving Tree? If you have, you know some of Shel Silverstein's works. He did not socialize much, was not accepted in his early-life, and spent a lot of time reading. Silverstein does relate many of his works to his life; most demonstrated his gregarious beginning to life. Although you may not be popular at the beginning of your life, do not struggle but prove yourself in the end. Shel was a dedicated soul who was very creative with his manifold hobbies.

Shel Silverstein was an accomplished writer who went from unpopular to very famous. As a child, Sheldon Allan Silverstein, also known as Shel, was very unpopular. He had few friends. While his peers were playing basketball on the playground, he was inside...