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| knewslady |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 06:58:33 AM
I was just wondering how many of you have read Gone With the Wind. I am always amazed at the number of people who have never read it. I read it the summer between my eigth grade and ninth grade in school. That and The Thorn Birds have got to be at the top of my list of favorite books.
Kathy
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| cabinmoose |
Posted - Jul 19 2007 : 6:32:15 PM
Alright, I must admit, not only have I never read the book, I have not seen the movie either. I will see if I can find the book at my favorite consignment shop, they always have lots of books.
Hugs!
Cheers,
Lorna
Forest Hill, MD
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| Grammygail |
Posted - Jul 19 2007 : 6:27:55 PM
Well, you have hit on a popular subject! I LOVE GWTW!!!!!!! Read it the first time in Jr. High and many times since. I have completely lost count of how many time I have seen it. Never tire of it or the Margaret Mitchell story that goes with it. I would NEVER read a sequel to GWTW unless it was written by Margaret Mitchell herself..........and we know that ain't gonna happen!!!!! What were they thinking by coming out with SCARLETT? If you haven't read it you are in for one good read!! Has anyone out there read anything by Diana Gabaldon? |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 09:48:45 AM
Well, I finished GWTW last week! It was sad to finish it since I enjoyed the characters so much and wanted more! This summer vacation will always be remembered as the GWTW summer.
Now I am reading A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN. Talk about another book with strong women and girls who will always survive! Totally different setting, but excellent as a follow-up book to GWTW even if they do not seem to be alike at first. |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 27 2007 : 1:44:16 PM
I started GWTW today while sitting at the river. So far I already love it. Finished ENDLESS CHAIN by Emilie Richards this morning...WOW!! Cannot wait to read the next one of that series. |
| Pearlsnjeans |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 6:21:36 PM
GWTW in one of my favorite books. My mom gave me the paperback when I was about 12 and I've read it so many times, it has fallen apart. The first time I saw the movie was also with my mom. Great memories!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 10:21:33 PM
Oh yes, the Thornbirds!! I loved that book. I'll have to re-read it now that you mention it. |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 7:58:24 PM
I LOVE both Gone With The Wind and The Thornbirds. I have read both and seen the movie and miniseries a million times. Jenny, I wonder if I could track down a copy of the miniseries for you. As it is Australian, I know our local library has a copy on video and I may be able to find it in a second hand shop here - do you have a video? (Hubby got rid of ours - he loves DVDs!) Another great Aussie romance is All The Rivers Run by Nancy Cato. It is about the paddle steamers that used to go up and down the Murray River with cargo in the 1800s.
Best wishes all,
Jayne |
| janetinva123 |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 7:25:46 PM
I've seen the movie many many times. Just a couple months ago I read the book again -- I had forgotten how different the movie is from the book.
Jc
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| mommatracy |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 4:53:19 PM
I read the book first then saw the movie. It was re-released in our town in 1971. We stood in a line that circled around the building into the parking lot just to see that movie. I have seen it countless times through the years. My daughter fell in love with the book and movie in jr. high. We watch it together if it comes on. Its the perfect movie to watch on a rainy or snowy day when you can't get out. My daughter loves Mammy and can recite her more memorable phrases and its hilarious. I done tol ya an tol ya! Mr. Rhett, you so bad! Mammy was the star of that movie. I also read the Thornbirds before I saw the movie and it makes it so much easier to follow along. Both movies are at the top of my favorites list. |
| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 1:23:52 PM
I have NOT read it - I'm kind of embarassed to say. It is on my to read list while I"m at the cabin this summer. |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 12:03:36 PM
I am off for the summer (BIG YAY!!) and went to the library to get GWTW!! I forgot how HUGE it is! Started reading a little today and love it already. I also got A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN which I have wanted to read forever. That's a big one too! I have a little bit to go on the book ENDLESS CHAIN and then it will be GWTW time. |
| Cindy Lee |
Posted - May 24 2007 : 6:41:30 PM
I've sure read it! In high school my boyfriend was named Ashley and I hate to admit that I highlighted his name through the whole library book! Since then I have read it again WITHOUT the highlights!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 11:01:04 PM
This is my favorite book and movie. Have read it many times and seen the movie at least 20 times. When I was in high school (before cable TV, VCR's, or DVD players) the movie was re-released in the theatres -- think it was 1968 or 1969. I went to see it 4 times -- it was great!
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 10:46:31 PM
Now you've got me wanting to read it! And I have two other books I'm reading plus umpteen needlework projects. this must be what my dad meant when he said I was scatterbrained! |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 7:33:31 PM
I read the book and saw the miniseries of the Thornbirds! What a great series! Probably one of the most romantic stories of all times! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 4:35:54 PM
I have read it..it has been a long time ago though. I should read that one again. I know I have seen the movie no less than 20 times. I love it.
And Thornbirds was a really good one too. Never did see the mini series they made but loved that book.
Jenny in Utah
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| sewgirlie |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 4:20:33 PM
I have seen the movie many times, but have never read the book. Maybe that will be a summer thing. I have not seen the movie in years, so at least it will seem sort of fresh when I read it. |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 6:16:14 PM
I have read the book 5 times. 5 times! Isn't that silly? I just love it.
I was pleasently surprised way back when we were first married. My DH always thought of it as a girly movie and had never watched it. He finally did and now counts it as one of his favorites.
Lindy
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| Kim |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 4:23:26 PM
Love the movie and the book. I also have a book all about the authro my mom brought me back from Atlanta.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
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| Harmony |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 3:20:54 PM
I LOVE Gone with the Wind! It is my favorite! I first read it at the end of seventh grade. I love the movie too, especially Clark Gable....
I agree that Scarlett wasn't good at all. It's better to leave things at "Tomorrow is another day"!
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| Mikki |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 09:47:52 AM
I've never read the book but I have the movie. I've seen the movie several times, and I do have the book. Maybe I'll pull it out and read it after all.
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
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| Carolinagirl |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 1:26:49 PM
I've read it (not sure how many times) and seen the movie (upteen times) as well. In Georgia, there's a museum with all kinds of memorabilia from the movie. We saw the exhibt at Stone Mountain before the museum opened about five years ago. Pretty neat.
Kim iN NC |
| gregs_lil_farmgirl |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 5:53:20 PM
Oh my, Kathy! Soo glad to see this. This is my favorite of all time...I am a big civil war fan all the way around due to this book. I have my own copy, have the movie and the soundtrack, a doll with changeable clothes...I just can't get enough. For me whenever I feel in a pity moment in my life, I read or watch the movie. To see Scarletts strenght, even with the not so nice things she does, it gives me the courage to take another step on. "I'll think about that tomorrow" kinda thing. Glad to see others share this favorite.
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| knewslady |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 11:55:32 AM
I agree, people who have just watched the movie and haven't read the book have missed so much of the story line.
Kathy
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| Beemoosie |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 11:30:54 AM
Oh Kathy! I read the book for the first time last summer!! I had watched the movie, and remembered my MIL had given me her extra copy of the book. I was just enthralled! The details and story lines that of course they couldn't put into the movie are just so great a read!
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