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Road to Tara: The Life of Margaret Mitchellby Anne Edwards |
Judy Stanton (01/12/12): Anne Edwards is an exceptional biographer;
in fact, she must have spent as much time researching this book as it appears Margaret Mitchell spent
writing Gone With the Wind. I always enjoy learning how an author came to write a book and the trials
and tribulations endured. It was interesting to see the parallels between Gone with the Wind and her
personal life and to read about old Atlanta. The day after I finished the book, we happened to be in
Midtown and passed the Margaret Mitchell house, which brought the book even closer to home. I loved
the part where the Junior League didn't invite her to join, so she refused to attend their celebration
honoring the book/movie! If you want to learn about the South and more than you ever wanted
to know about Margaret Mitchell, I would recommend the Road to Tara.
Rating: ****
