Happy Birthday to Harper Lee
one of my favorite authors, writer of To Kill A Mockingbird, (her first novel, published in 1960, for which she won the Pulitzer Prize) which was adapted into one of my favorite films in 1962, and won 3 Academy Awards.
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‘as you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others,
and don’t think you are the most important being on earth.
rich or poor, you can look anyone in the eye and say,
“I’m probably no better than you, but I’m certainly your equal.’
-‘Atticus Finch’ character from Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee
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photo credit: author, Harper Lee, “To Kill A Mockingbird on set with Mary Badham as “Scout”, 1962, Getty Images
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What an awesome quote.
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incredibly so –
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Love love love this book. Happy birthday Harper.
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it was so beautifully written
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It is a great novel, and the film adaptation did it justice.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I so agree, and happy that she thought so as well
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How true!
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she really lived what she wrote into her character’s voices
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Wonderful!
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Impressive words/quote by Harper Lee, Beth …
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yes, she understood
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What a fabulous quote from Harper Lee.
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growing up in the south, she understood what people what valued the equality of all people were up against
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Because she was open to understanding and could see the injustices. Too many were blind, sadly.
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absolutely and it had been passed on through the generations before them
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True. A hard one to break in those cases.
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Cheers to you toasting your favorite, Beth.
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she was such a treasure
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I loved the book, although it’s been awhile since I read it. Maybe it’s time for a re-read. Also went to a theater production of it about 13 years ago. Harper Lee was ahead of her time and it’s a shame that the words of wisdom from Atticus Finch aren’t greatly embraced by everyone in this world.
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yes, I wish –
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I like that quote a lot!
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yes, me too, and she was raised in the southern u.s. which was still quite racist at the time
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We just keep coming back to this author/ this book. Actually I have never read the book and am thinking about the movie. Now that I have time to myself I am going to listen to an audio book.
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oh, I hope you do, it is very powerful
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Words to live by and never more important than right now. Thank you so much, Beth. I agree with Bikerchick57…might be time for me to dust off my copy and re-read. xo! 💕
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It’s such an important story
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Timeless. Yes! ❤️
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Hers is a great story and worth knowing.
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Absolutely
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This is one of my all time favorite books! Loved the movie too. I identify with Scout. I used to be quite the tomboy, too! :)
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She was a great character!
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She was! :)
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Excellent—and a worthy reminder at a time when too many are attempting to rewrite our history.
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Yes, so important to remember, especially now
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A beautiful novel, a wonderful film 💕 Great to revisit on her Birthday!!! :D
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I think so too
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🤗
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Great advice, no matter the situation.
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Yes, it works in all life situations
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Happy Birthday to someone who made a difference.
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She so did
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she so did.
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An incredible book! Happy birthday, Harper Lee!
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Here’s to Harper!
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Thanks for sharing this quote, which we all need to read and reread. Thank you, Harper Lee.
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she was such a gift to so many
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Oh my goodness yes. All good stuff Beth.
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<3
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I neverread the book but remember the movie well.
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so well done
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great quote, and yes, a memorable book —
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yes to both –
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It is a great quote
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it’s timeless
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It’s amazing how she’s only written one book and such a transformative one. I loved reading the book in high school and the movie was great!
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she just really understood things in such a beautiful way
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Hooray for Harper Lee – my daughter studied her just last month – what a legacy! Linda xx
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how nice for her – yes, such a legacy
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So many years and half a world away – amazing really! Have a wonderful week, Linda xx
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I hope her wonderful, wonderful book never leaves the curriculum. It’s more important now than ever!
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it absolutely is –
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One of my favorite books and movies, too! Such a wonderful quote.
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thanks, Jennie I knew this about you
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Of course you did! 😍
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