Jennifer Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have to admit I've never read the book-until now. I just finished it. It's possible that it's the best book I have ever read. I haven't read anything in a long time that has moved me like this one has. Just wanted to share! Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLynnTX Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll second that. (Except I didn't just now read it. It's been awhile.) But, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I love it, too. It's my all-time favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Dits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yup. Guess what my sil named my nephew? Atticus!!! (Although his middle name is Geronimo, and he goes by Mo, but that's a whole 'nother story. . . . . ) For a gift, when he was born, my dd16 did a beautiful picture frame, with the quote about courage from the book (I don't know it word for word, sorry!) - sil loved it, which is really saying something. I think the book has even more meaning for me, after moving down South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'll second that! I read it for the first time last year and it instantly became my favorite book ever!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 One of my all time favorites as well. I also LOVE the movie. We just named our puppy Scout. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I think Harper Lee has come as close as anyone can to writing The Great American Novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have to admit I've never read the book-until now. I just finished it. It's possible that it's the best book I have ever read. I haven't read anything in a long time that has moved me like this one has. I'm 47, and I just read the book two weeks ago for the first time (all three of my dd's have read and reread the book). I was left with a feeling of awe. Not only was the writing and story compelling, but the levels of complexity in the relationships, emotions, characters, etc. Truly inspiring. I also found myself envious of Atticus's calm parenting style. He had such confidence that all the "bad" stuff the kids did was temporary. Before kids, I thought I would be that way. Nope, didn't happen. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 My favorite children's book is Charlotte's Web. The movie is superb too, but read the book first :001_smile:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Harper Lee has done rare guest lectures and book signings at the University of Alabama in the last couple of years. I went to one and felt like I was in the presence of true greatness, yet she is incredibly introverted and kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I think Harper Lee has come as close as anyone can to writing The Great American Novel. :iagree: Awesome book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Definitely one of my favorites. Now, if you haven't already, try Betty Smith. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Joy in the Morning are both wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have to admit I've never read the book-until now. I just finished it. It's possible that it's the best book I have ever read. I haven't read anything in a long time that has moved me like this one has. Just wanted to share! Jennifer That's one of my top five favorite books. If there's anyone around when I'm reading it, I keep reading passages aloud and saying, "How did she learn to write like that?" Strangely, the first time I started reading it, it just didn't grab me, and I put it away. Later, when I tried again, I was incredibly impressed and moved. I guess I was too young to appreciate it the first time. Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The first time I read it in 8th grade, I LOVED it. I have read it several times since with my kids and I love it more with each reading. One of my all-time favorite novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangearrow Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I think Harper Lee has come as close as anyone can to writing The Great American Novel. I completely agree. It's definitely one of my all-time favorite books. It moves me every time I read it (which says a lot! LOL). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I always figured that was why she never wrote another; everything else would be compared To Kill a Mockingbird. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkgumby Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 It's one of the extremely few cases where I just can't decide whether I like the movie or book better. The movie did an excellent job of being true to the spirit of the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Truly a wonderful book--insightful and very well written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm so looking forward to when Diva is mature enough to read this book! She could handle the language no problem now, but she's not mature enough for the subject matter yet. I love this book, and heartily agree...Its one of the very few times I've ever had to debate about if the movie might actually be as good as the book! Gregory Peck...*sigh* Absolutely wonderful!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Yes! Which is why I have cutie-pie in the picture above named after the most wonderful character! Love, love, love that book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 One of my favorites too. I haven't read it in a while. What would be an appropriate general age to do this as a read aloud with ds? He is just turned 9....is that too young? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 One of my favorites too. I haven't read it in a while. What would be an appropriate general age to do this as a read aloud with ds? He is just turned 9....is that too young? I would think that 9 is way to young to read about rape and incest. If it were just about racial tension, no --- but the other subject matters are just to intense for a young child, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 It is one of my all time favorites, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRG Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I would think that 9 is way to young to read about rape and incest. If it were just about racial tension, no --- but the other subject matters are just to intense for a young child, imho. I agree. I think the earliest I've seen it taught is 8th grade. Most wait to teach it in 9th and 10th grades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I agree. I think the earliest I've seen it taught is 8th grade. Most wait to teach it in 9th and 10th grades. Ah yes...you guys are right. See it has been so long I forgot all the gory details until you reminded me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I just read it for the first time a couple of months ago and was so sad it ended. I took my 10yo kids skiing the day after I finished it and spent the whole hour long drive reliving it for them and they were spellbound in the telling of it. It was one of the easiest books I to narrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I had never read this book and never had a desire to read it --- until just a couple months ago --- and I thoroughly enjoyed it - couldn't put it down, and was sorry when it ended. We had an opportunity to see a live performance recently but missed it due to unforeseen circumstances. I'll have to catch the movie since several on this thread have highly recommended it.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 It's been awhile since I read it, but I loved it too. I remember thinking after that that I wanted to read more books like that, but had no idea where to find them. I was a wierdo in school, though, in that I loved most of the books we had to read in Lit class and read ahead in all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 It is one of my very favorites too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOHeather Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 It's quite extraordinary, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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