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Libby Blue ran from her cruel ruthless father, headed to the West, and worked in a ranch. She inherited the ranch when the owner died and became an independent woman, managing the ranch just fine until someone started to do all he could to damaged the ranch in order to forced Libby sold her farm to him. At this moment, Remington Walker stepped in, like a knight in shining armor. Remington made her started to remember that she was a woman too who needed to be loved. But it was a no coincidence that the man just showed up at Libby ranch. He was a private detective who needed money badly, that had been hired by Libby's father to find out where his daughter was. He also had a hidden agenda toward Libby's father who destroyed his father years ago. So when love and vengeance collided , what path will Remington choose? Did he dare to confess all to Libby and ask for her understanding and her forgiveness? While Mr. Vanderhoff, Libby's father had hired other detective and had known where she was, and will do absolutely anything to get her back into his possession. A GEM! A MUST READ BOOK! I bought this book from a used book store cause I just need some books to spent the time. It turned out I can't put this book down since I started reading it. A fast pace story with strong characters and believable story line , that will make us fall in love with this book just in second. This was the first of Robin Lee Hatcher book that I read and definitely would not be the last one. Good work, Mrs. Hatcher!

While on a trip to the beach, I stopped off in Monroeville to visit the Mockingbird shrine. While there, I bought this book at the museum and was SO excited about the information that was found in it. There are so many similarities between the fictional Maycomb and the Monroeville in which Nelle Harper Lee grew up! For example, Monroeville, like Maycomb, had a strange citizen who got into trouble with the law when he was young and was locked up in his house by his father for years. This young man was never seen outside his house again and was considered a phantom by the town children, including Nelle Lee. The book will be a delight to all fans of the novel. I also strongly recommend a trip to Monroeville -- it will be well worth the time and effort for any true fan.

I do not think of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" as the greatest novel in American literary history (Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" are the contenders for that honor), but it is my favorite American novel. Recently it has become the focus of civic reading programs, as it is now here in Duluth (obviously, it avoids the controversial language of Twain or the symbolic final image of Steinbeck). After reading the book this volume of "Readings on 'To Kill a Mockingbird'" will offer readers of Lee's novel some interesting perspectives.

After a brief biography of Harper Lee, there are four main units to this volume. First, there is The Critical Reception to the novel, which includes contemporary reviews from "Time" and "Christian Century" as well as a consideration from a book looking at Pulitzer Prize novels, which consider it to be a better-than-average first novel although not without "fatal flaws" (e.g., no realistic characters with whom the reader can identify). Second, there is a look at the Literary Techniques in the novel, which consists of three essays all of which look at symbols: the mad dog, the mockingbird, and racism. Third, is a treatment of Social Issues in the novel, covering how it teaches moral values, raises issues about gender roles, shows the difference between legal codes and human perceptions of justice, and a controversy over having the novel censored by a Virginia school board in 1966. Fourth, the Character of Atticus Finch is debated in four essays, two of which argue he is a heroic figure and two which take the opposite position. The back of the book includes a look at the Characters and Plot of the novel, as well as a chronology of the author, her novel and the times in which they lived.

For me the fourth section is the most interesting because it shows the importance of critical perspectives. Michael Asimov considers Atticus to be a heroic figure, worthy of emulation by real-life attorneys, because of his defense of a doomed client while Thomas L. Schaffer focuses on Atticus Finch's dedication to truth in the face of adversity which makes him not only heroic but noble. Then John Jay Osborn, Jr. (author of "The Paper Chase") argues Finch is neither heroic nor a good role model for attorneys because he values his own principles more than he does the life and freedom of his client, while Monroe Freedom makes the case Finch accepted the racism in his community and did nothing to stand up against it. This reflects the value of this collection, that it clearly sets up two sides and gives all readers something to think about.

Of course, this is all predicated on the fact that you have actually read the book and not simply watched the movie. Other titles in the Literary Companion Series focus on specific American Authors such as Maya Angelou, Arthur Miller and Walt Whitman as well as key works in American Literature such as "The Catcher in the Rye," "The Great Gatsby," and "The Scarlet Letter."

What a treasure I found in this out of print read. A true delight from beginning to end. The characters are warm, loving, hardworking individuals and the plot finely developed without the usual pitfalls that seem to plague so many romances, namely the Big Misunderstanding. The hero and heroine show us that nothing, including lack of money, will stand in the way of their love. If your tastes run towards high suspense and hot sensuality then this book might be a bit tame. BUT if you want a book that, when you turn the last page, leaves you sighing in pleasure with joy in your heart then this book is for you. It certainly found a place on my "Keeper Shelf".

Sayuri-san is the gray eye heroine of Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha. Her beginnings however lacking, Sayuri finds herself in a whole new beginning upon being sold into an Okiya (geisha house). With her mother dead and forgotten by her father, Sayuri must struggle to survive and succeed as a Maiko. Golden's novel follows Sayuri through her journey from her harsh beginnings to her final destination as one of Gion's top Geishas. It takes you through her tedious lessons, unfolds and unlocks the once hidden secret of the Geisha chambers. Follow Sayuri as she searches to find her place, loses everything she once knew, and conqueres a world she never knew existed.

I had heard about this book from somebody who had similary enjoyed the same speculative (not quite sci-fi) novels I like, and was sort of blown away by its oddity and fresh voice. Reality merges with time travel. Or is it all in the mind? What I like is the confusion of past and present, Civil War era with the 1960's. The author questions the nature of time itself, but isn't afraid to write paragraghs almost incongruously funny, especially when viewed against serious and rather tragic historical material. A strange and entertaining read.

Was in the authors G thru I section of my favorite used bookstore when the title of this book caught my eye. The description on the back seemed interesting, and it was certainly different from anything I had been reading, so I bought it with a, "Why not?" attitude. I absolutely love this book. I literally wept over Lee's last days in battle, and the book has kindled in me a desire to learn all about the Civil War. I am now deep into Shelby Foote's trilogy and have also purchased a dozen or so other Civil War books recommended by various experts on the net. Also, I bought two more copies of M.A. Harper's book from Amazon so that I could send one to a sister in N.C. and keep one extra to loan to friends. I am an uprooted Southerner (by choice), born the same year as the author, who identifies with so much she has written. This book has caused me to rethink so many things I had stopped thinking about, and has given me new pride in my birthplace and heritage. I may even go back to the South to wind up my days--I understand things differently, now; I no longer feel ashamed of where I'm from. I know I'm laying a lot at this book's door, but it affected me most profoundly, in many different ways. And I am always reading, I'm never without a book--I'm picky about what I'll spend my time reading, and I won't waste my time with junk. Harper's book just blew me away! I hope she keeps writing.

I think I need to retract the (very favorable) review I just wrote about this book yesterday. The author is a very close personal friend, and believes it unethical for me to submit it. Maybe she's right, because I am partial to her in many things, although my stated opinion of the work is true. In any case, she doesn't want to see her credibility questioned in any way, so please squelch my review, since she's pretty worried about this. Thank you.

To Kill A Mocking Bird is a classic written by a young Alabama woman named Harper Lee. It takes place in Maycomb County soon after the Civil War. The main character's name is Jean Louise Finch and she is also known as Scout. She starts out in the story being about seven years old and as time goes on she ages too. Scout's father is an attorney whose current case is defending a black man accused of rape. As it takes place right after the Civil War, there is a lot of anti-African sentiiment going on so Scout is made fun of at school for her father just doing the right thing. This is one of the great American classics and one of my favorite books. A must read for anyone who enjoys reading a great book.

I felt this book was Great! Overall plot: This book is from Scout's point of view. She is a tomboyish girl that gets in adventures w/her brother Jem and Dill. Her father, Atticus, is a lawyer defending a black man accused of rape. the setting is about the late 1920's. Anyways, this girl and her brother also have a neighbor who never comes out. They call him Boo Radley. They get into trouble many times just trying to get a peek at him. It talks about troubles w/ teachers and neighbors. So what is Boo like? I suggest you read and find out! This book was sad, humorous, and serious. It was also very adventurous! Very Great book that I suggest reading.

This book was well written and captured every readers' attention. When I first read this book in high school, I found it very hard to understand. My second time reading this book was three years later, and this time I really have a clear understanding of this book. This book captured all my attention because once I started reading this book, I don't wanted to put it down. Since this book was written in a kid's point of view, so we as an adult, we can learn many new and interesting lessons. I especially love the lesson that Atticus gave Scott on how to get along with different kind of people. You should really read this book and find out this quote because once you encounter this quote, I guarantee you will love it and you will use it in your daily life. I also like the way how Harper Lee set up the characteristics of all characters, especially Boo Radly. Boo Radly had enlightened and created many mystery on the book. This is an excellent novel and I love everything in the novel, so I hope I can read this book again in the near future soon.

Having re-read To Kill a Mockingbird several times since childhood (including this special edition). A southern tale of a widowed Atticus Finch raising his two children, Jem and Scout, in a community where people help each other and often times hurt one another. It is a beautiful story of family, childhood friendships, playful summers, injustice, hate, and love. Some have speculated that Truman Capote, cousin of Harper Lee, actually wrote this classic tale. I believe that Ms. Lee simply shared her wonderful childhood experiences with us. Thank you Harper! The writer Anais Nin has a wonderful quote that captures the personalities of Jem, Scout and Dill as portrayed by Harper Lee. "The people I find irresistable are those in whom the child was not killed. The qualities of openness, trust, inquisitiveness, tenderness, eagerness, enthusiasms...come from the child in us and are the source of charm. The laughter and smile that do not calculate, the spontaneity that is not arrested." For those who haven't learned why it's a sin to kill a mockingbird...READ THE BOOK.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic by Harper Lee. The book narrates the story of a young girl named Jean Louise Finch, also called ¡°Scout¡±. Lee presented this book through the eyes of Jean Louise.
The story takes place in Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930¡¯s or so. The plot is about Scout¡¯s father, Atticus Finch (a lawyer), trying to defend Black suspect Tom Robinson for accused of raping a White girl in the Maycomb County of Alabama. The plot incorporates several issues that people were struggling during the time of the story, including racism, injustice, and prejudice. The entire novel circulates around Scout and her family. Many situational conflicts arise, from trying to make Boo Radley come out of seclusion to dealing with family and community difficulties.
Lee did a miraculous job of telling the story through the view of Scout. The characters were depicted hardly by their appearances, but by their personality traits, which showed advanced style in writing. The setting and the time periods had a great impact on the story, as people those days lived quite close to each other and knew their neighbors well. I was amazed how natural and realistic the characters were made. Scout and her older brother, Jeremy (also called Jem), reacted to situations exactly as many of the children now days would act. Almost every character in the story had a crucial role at some point of the story. The character development was beyond imagination. From Dill (Jem and Scout¡¯s best friend) coming to visit the Finch family in the summer, to Jem trying to make it past the Radley¡¯s gate, to Calpurnia (the house cook) scolding the children for not coming home, this piece of literature truly elaborated on pivotal character details. After reading this book, one would think he knows the characters quite well.
Overall, this was a fantastic novel to read and I was truly impressed with the quality of writing and development presented in this story by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird will truly be an American Literature classic for as long as it will be remembered.

*I loved Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." It starts as a flashback, as told through the eyes a sweet girl nicknamed "Scout." *Through most of the story, it seems like the book is going to be based on the life of the creepy neighbor that Scout, her brother Jem, and their friend Dill try to get out of seclusion. The mysterious Arthur "Boo" Radley, seems to be the focus of the story early on, but later, a new topic shows the point. *The ideal father, Atticus, seems to be the only man in Maycomb County willing to defend a black man accused of raping a white woman. This is very important because the story takes place in the deep South during the Depression. The trial helps the kids (especially Jem) realize that even the town they've lived in all their life, is not as it seems. *My favorite quotes come from Sheriff Heck Tate and Scout, the two quotes are unrelated, and won't make sense until the whole story has been read. Tate says, "...there's just some kind of men you have to shoot before you can say hidy to 'em. Even then they ain't worth the bullet it takes to shoot 'em." Scout says, "Mr. Tate was right...it'd be sort of like shootin' a mockingbird, wouldn't it?" The quotes alone are enough to read the book, and I know that once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down; I know I couldn't.

I thought this was an exciting book with excellent morals. Most parts of this amazingly exciting book left me wanting to keep reading the book. I liked this book becasue there was a mystery character and I wanted to keep reading to find out more about him. I also liked this book becasue it is a realistic event that could happen. I loved how through the book there was always an event that made me want to continue reading to find out what happens. A character that got my attention was Scout. She was a strong-willed and courageous girl who knew when to stand up for what is right. After all that she went through inb her life, she stood tall and proud and didn't let much get her down. Any type of audience should enjoy this book. It deals with many aspects on life and I recommend this book for everyone to read.

I htought this was an exciting book with excellent morals. Most parts of this amazingly exciting book left me wanting to keep reading the book. I liked this book becasue there was a mystery character and I wanted to keep reading to find out more about him. I also liked this book becasue it is a realistic event that could happen. I loved how through the book there was always an event that made me want to continue reading to find out what happens. A character that got my attention was Scout. She was a strong-willed and courageous girl who knew when to stand up for what is right. After all that she went through inb her life, she stood tall and proud and didn't let much get her down. Any type of audience should enjoy this book. It deals with many aspects on life and I recommend this book for everyone to read.

Told through the eyes of a child who does not see the humor in much of what she says, this story deals with the most vital issues of life--family, neighbors, prejudices, growing up. Family for Scout and Jem Finch is Atticus, their father, and Calpurnia, their caregiver in his absence. Prejudices Lee explores include religion, race, and class. As Scout matures, she learns to think for herself and can see the world from the perspective of Tom Robinson, Mayella Ewell, and Boo Radley. A delightful book, the simple tale told by an eight year old child covers all the tragedy and depth of which the human spirit is capable.