tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post6347755487909497382..comments2024-03-22T03:02:50.755-07:00Comments on Almost Unschoolers: Thoughts on To Kill A MockingbirdAn Almost Unschooling Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-44474367268683706232010-09-01T16:31:18.967-07:002010-09-01T16:31:18.967-07:00Oh, I'm just so glad you joined in the challen...Oh, I'm just so glad you joined in the challenge!!!<br /><br />I love the comparison between TKM and Cleary's and Twain's works/voices. So right!Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949836482747469686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-77411076589419187172010-08-31T15:44:23.918-07:002010-08-31T15:44:23.918-07:00I'm so glad you finally discovered this classi...I'm so glad you finally discovered this classic. It was one of those rare books I had to read in High School that I absolutely fell in love with. It's simply a beautiful story.Christianne @ Little Page Turnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792130037847565084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-26164136926855487542010-08-31T13:41:57.299-07:002010-08-31T13:41:57.299-07:00Anonymous - Interesting. We didn't read any o...Anonymous - Interesting. We didn't read any of the American authors, that I can remember.An Almost Unschooling Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784076035361200243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-7202912541177001362010-08-31T13:38:41.412-07:002010-08-31T13:38:41.412-07:00It's funny that you mention that you missed ou...It's funny that you mention that you missed out on this book, since you attended high school in Canada. I grew up in British Columbia (Canada), and it was part of our required reading in Grade Six (we watched the movie in class too). It just depends on the individual teacher and school district, I suppose. It is a fantastic book though, and definitely one I'd classify as a must read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-29454113889044546942010-08-31T09:31:40.441-07:002010-08-31T09:31:40.441-07:00Just saw Flowers of Algernon on the suggested read...Just saw Flowers of Algernon on the suggested reading list. Fortunately it's a sci-fi. Very powerful and very sad. I did like all the books on that list, but they are all so-so dark.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-11561999008079639582010-08-31T09:30:11.452-07:002010-08-31T09:30:11.452-07:00I don't think it comes as a big surprise that ...I don't think it comes as a big surprise that To Kill A Mockingbird (translated, of course) was a required reading in Soviet schools. We only read American novels without happy endings. Still, I reread it in English and really liked it. In fact, it's one of my favorite 20th century classics of American literature.Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-81480998364098732902010-08-31T07:44:58.374-07:002010-08-31T07:44:58.374-07:00I think you said it really well here:
"If it...I think you said it really well here:<br /><br />"If it weren't for the adult content of the crime in question, it could be a children's novel."<br /><br />I was reading your thoughts here (very unique perspective you have, having gone to school in Canada!) and you mentioned the crime the book sort of revolves around and I thought to myself, "WHAT?! THAT was in there!"<br /><br />Because the book is so well written and because the book is about "so much more" as you said, you don't fixate on the crime. The other characters and their reactions become the whole story to me and I just enjoyed it from beginning to end!<br /><br />Fascinating story. (I, too, meant to watch the movie but only got as far as reading the book!)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772667430500306088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-437935826921112342010-08-31T06:56:01.592-07:002010-08-31T06:56:01.592-07:00At some point I will break down and read that book...At some point I will break down and read that book. For some reason I never have.Ticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970101432834731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-73383655517260091032010-08-31T05:47:39.972-07:002010-08-31T05:47:39.972-07:00This was one of my favorite books from my High Sch...This was one of my favorite books from my High School required reading...I love small town stories, especially ones that have such strong characters. <br /><br />Another favorite of mine is "Cold Sassy Tree"...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081982605206256145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-27570193645360575632010-08-31T05:05:02.708-07:002010-08-31T05:05:02.708-07:00here's a list of reading suggestions if you li...here's a list of reading suggestions if you like to read:<br />1. flowers for algernon<br />2. fahrenheit 451<br />3. 1984<br />4. confederacy of dunces<br />5. water for elephants<br /><br />these are five of my favorites :)lisavengestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025558456825091594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-1323994947049538362010-08-31T04:15:43.907-07:002010-08-31T04:15:43.907-07:00To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite books....To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite books. It is beautifully written. I have never seen the movie though.Christy Killoranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159841014641280973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-40441658441585404882010-08-30T21:56:13.125-07:002010-08-30T21:56:13.125-07:00I also missed out on reading this. Thanks for your...I also missed out on reading this. Thanks for your thoughts on it, much appreciated. I think I will add it to my list now.Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974687027083973218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-89673706291203152772010-08-30T21:23:13.467-07:002010-08-30T21:23:13.467-07:00I remember reading this book once. I made the same...I remember reading this book once. I made the same comparisons with both my Mom and Dad's family as you did with your Mom.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132185749852282347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598841562237715955.post-48735896548902002632010-08-30T21:13:33.877-07:002010-08-30T21:13:33.877-07:00You've reminded me of how much I miss listenin...You've reminded me of how much I miss listening to audio books. This one sounds lovely! I'm adding it to my to-do list!Valerie @ Inner Child Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066972931053719521noreply@blogger.com