Bette Midler FTW: Hey Teenagers, Read This

[MotorCityBeard]

26. Always like hearing other's opinions. I loved "Gone With the Wind".

Both the book and movie.

I originally had to read it as a senior in high school. While we were already assigned to do a 10 page term paper, we also had to read a 1000+ page book. I'm a reader, but was surprised how easy and enjoyable it was to read the book. I felt there was lots wrong with it (KKK, the portrayal of blacks, Scarlett spends the whole book pining after Mr. Wrong when she already had Mr. Right, etc) but try to keep in mind it's a product of it's time and doesn't really mesh with modern times. Even with the depressing ending, I always thought Scarlett was such a strong character that she would have no problem getting Rhett back.

Still don't think ANY book needs to be banned. I always use "American Psycho" as an example, there was a huge backlash against that when it was released. Had to read it for myself, it is one disturbing book that I would not recommend to anyone. I still don't think it should be banned, though.