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Reading Room:  Gone with the Wind  |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
 Posted - May 14 2007 : 06:58:33 AM
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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
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 07:30:28 AM
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Yes, I've read it. And seen the movie more times than I can count. The first time was the best for the movie - it was shown in an old art deco theater(since torn down for a parking lot). I remember being surprised when I read the book that each character in the movie was so exactly what I imagined in my mind. Okay, Kathy. Now I have to find my copy and read it again!!! :D
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
Edited by - Miss Bee Haven on May 14 2007 12:10:53 PM |
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Reepicheep
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
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primjillie
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Jill
Antelope
CA
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 08:28:47 AM
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| Yes, I have read it several times. I love reading good books over and over. I also read "Scarlett", but didn't really care for it. I am always amazed at how different movies are from the book and that if you don't read the book, you miss so much! |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 08:38:03 AM
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This is my all time favorite book . I have read several times also and have seen the movie at least 10 times. DH "groans" when he sees it on "again"....
Love it, love it, love it....
margie |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 10:13:40 AM
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Yes, I have read the book, found it interesting that Scarlet had other children in the book that were not in the movie.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 11:30:54 AM
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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!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2007 : 5:53:20 PM
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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.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile-
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - May 15 2007 : 1:26:49 PM
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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 |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Harmony
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 3:20:54 PM
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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"!
"Have a belief in yourself bigger than anyone's disbelief." -- August Wilson |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
279 Posts |
Posted - May 16 2007 : 6:16:14 PM
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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
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 4:20:33 PM
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| 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. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 23 2007 : 4:35:54 PM
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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
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 7:33:31 PM
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| 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! |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 10:46:31 PM
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| 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! |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2007 : 11:01:04 PM
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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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Cindy Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
510 Posts
Cindy
Sparks
Nevada
USA
510 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2007 : 6:41:30 PM
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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!
If life gives you scraps, make quilts! |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 12:03:36 PM
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| 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. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 1:23:52 PM
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| 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. |
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mommatracy
True Blue Farmgirl
490 Posts
Tracy
My. Olive
NC
USA
490 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 4:53:19 PM
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| 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. |
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janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Janet
newport news
va
USA
363 Posts |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 7:58:24 PM
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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,
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 10:21:33 PM
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| Oh yes, the Thornbirds!! I loved that book. I'll have to re-read it now that you mention it. |
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