To Kill a Mockingbird - 50 this year.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Fri May 21, 2010 10:10 pm

I bet I've bought this book at least 15 times in my adult life. I read it again, start talking about it to someone, find out they've never had the pleasure and I pass it on.

It gave me my love of reading.

And of course Atticus was the father of my dreams.:-4

How in the world could that book have been followed up? I can't imagine being satisfied with anything I produced after , had that been my first effort.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat May 22, 2010 8:36 am

Great book!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 22, 2010 8:43 am

Yes, I also loved this book:-6

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat May 22, 2010 9:51 am

Classic in every way. I passed it on to my Daughter, who inturn passed it on to my Granddaughter, who will pass it on to her children.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:44 pm

This must be a chick book.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat May 22, 2010 1:56 pm

No its not NOMIE treat yourself and read it, or check out the movie it is a classic also.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 22, 2010 2:37 pm

Atticus Finch

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat May 22, 2010 2:58 pm

I'm ashamed to say I haven't read it

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:00 pm

Nomad;1311761 wrote: This must be a chick book.

:wah:

It is the coolest book, and so wise and ahead of its time. You could read it over and over again, and gather a new nugget of learning. (and the movie was great too Nomad, in case you haven't seen it)

Mustang · Post by **Mustang** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:03 pm

along-for-the-ride;1311775 wrote: Atticus Finch

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."

Great Quote from Atticus! :-6

The movie brought the book alive.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:07 pm

Mustang;1311791 wrote: Great Quote from Atticus! :-6

The movie brought the book alive.

The movie is one of the best renderings of a book I've ever watched.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:17 pm

Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.-Atticus Finch to Scout, To Kill A Mockingbird.

The poem is from the courtroom scene.

From The Balcony

brown eyes lifted up to heaven

as his chain rattles with tears,

melody of courtroom bantering

sung to beat of an ancient tune

grown weary with its own cadence

sung over and over again

rhythm pitched low

that wafts between each heartbeat,

the jury waves their fans

half-heartedly in time to each measure

slowly played out before them,

looking for a reprieve from the inevitable task

that burdens each one

breeze of fresh harmony

meanders between audience’s chairs,

Atticus pitch rises and falls

as his words swirl past deaf ears,

the balcony looks down with hope

as justice turns her back

and innocence remains bound

they rise for the final anthem

as he leaves their mortal presence

into the shades of another time,

when they will hear the song

and join in its jubilation

but for now,

only the mockingbird sings

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:26 pm

Nomad;1311761 wrote: This must be a chick book.

:wah: :yh_chickn

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Sat May 22, 2010 4:32 pm

I loved the book and movie. first time i read it. i was a sophmore in high school

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sat May 22, 2010 5:12 pm

Nomad;1311761 wrote: This must be a chick book.

I dare you to read it:p

Hell, I dare you to get the movie... send it to me when you're done though... haven't seen it in forever

southern yankee · Post by **southern yankee** » Sat May 22, 2010 6:04 pm

I was NOT much of reader back in the day, But it was really good. Greg. Peck and the rest of the cast was also awsome in the movie. It is far from a chick, flick or book.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 23, 2010 7:57 am

One of the themes of the book is living in a neighborhood where there is someone a little different.........a little strange. Someone folks whisper about and avoid. Like Boo. Have you ever known someone like that?

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun May 23, 2010 9:43 am

flopstock;1311812 wrote: I dare you to read it:p

Hell, I dare you to get the movie... send it to me when you're done though... haven't seen it in forever

I watched it 2 weeks ago on TCM. A great movie channel!

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:23 pm

along-for-the-ride;1311889 wrote: One of the themes of the book is living in a neighborhood where there is someone a little different.........a little strange. Someone folks whisper about and avoid. Like Boo. Have you ever known someone like that?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl I know folks like that right here.!

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Sun May 23, 2010 3:33 pm

flopstock;1311927 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl I know folks like that right here.!

You mean Nomad Radley, dont you? :wah::wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun May 23, 2010 4:46 pm

Im just not that interested in Mockingbirds. Now if it was To Kill A Magpie Id be all over it.

I hate Magpies.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri May 28, 2010 1:00 pm

My lovely friend sent me the movie this week and I bought the book.

I have no idea why I've never read it!

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:57 pm

I watched the movie today for the 1st time. Fantastic! Very moving

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:46 pm

Awesome book. Great film !!!