Have you read this? I read it a while ago and recently reread it. I can't explain it but it touches me.
I have southern roots. Lots of them sprout in Knoxville, Tennessee but I also have an adopted love for Mississippi and the family of my in-laws.
There is a graciousness that goes with the South. There are also a lot of secrets and terribly dark days of prejudice and violence.
Whenever I spend two minutes with any of my southern cousins, I immediately begin to speak with a southern accent. I can't explain it.
Can you imagine asking your "help" to use the bathroom outside? That's just a little glimpse into this book and the issues it raises.
If you haven't read this book, I highly recommend it. I read an article last week and the author said the book was rejected more than 40 times. I applaud her for rewriting and resubmitting a b'jillion times. Now, it's also been sold to Hollywood and a movie will be coming out in August. I hope the movie is as good as the book.
If you've read the book or see the movie, let me know what you think.
Josie Sherrill sent the book to me after my stint in the hospital and I loved it. I remember the fear of changing times in the South and the violence. Hope the movie is half as good. Patsy
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