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.
