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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated The Invention of Wings in Books

May 10, 2018  
The Invention of Wings
The Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.2 (9 Ratings)
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**I received this book as part of a Goodreads giveaway**

On her 11th birthday Sarah Grimke's mother gave her a gift she did not want. That gift was Hetty. Hetty is 10 years old and is now to be Sarah's waiting maid.
Two girls forced into positions they have no desire to be a part of and no way to get out.
As they both grow older together and separately, they both search for the freedom they both want. Hetty, the freedom from being a slave and Sarah, freedom to speak up for what she believes in.
This book is a strong testament to the rights and responsibilities of women and slave owners and teaches us all to never give up in what you believe.
This book brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. Seeing women struggle to get to where the want to be, make me feel very sad. I'm sure if I lived during those times, I would manage, but not being able to read and further my education would really hurt my heart. I encourage every woman to read this book. It will make you appreciate where you are in your life today.
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) rated Eighth Grade (2018) in Movies

Jan 7, 2019 (Updated Jan 7, 2019)  
Eighth Grade (2018)
Eighth Grade (2018)
2018 | Comedy
9
7.3 (23 Ratings)
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Being a teenager today must be so difficult.
Having raised 3 teenage kids myself, I can commiserate wholeheartedly with the experience of attending middle and high school in the social media age and what new and complex challenges they have to deal with.

I have often thought kids these days should have some sort of class or education on not placing their lives out there for all to see.

Kayla's school year is awkward and someone lonely as she juggles her own insecurities, relationships and changes within herself. Her need for acceptance makes her step out of her comfort zone and put herself in some interesting situations along the way.

I loved this movie so much as I was able to relate to her plight as I have seen these emotions from my own kids and was able to laugh and cry with them along the way.

Golden Globe nominee Elsie Fisher is exceptional as Kayla. We go along with her journey, quickly get swept up in her life and root for her to succeed and triumph as she ascends to high school.

Loved this film!
                    
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) Apr 9, 2019

That's all right. I love differing opinions on movies. That is what makes the world go round. I guess I felt more connected since I remember when my kids dealt with issues similar to those in the film. Thanks for the comment!
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Lee (2222 KP) Apr 10, 2019

@HString I was beginning to think I was the only one that wasn't blown away by this. I've seen nothing but high praise for this online and at my screening on Monday people were walking out too!
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David Gawain Gillham (0 KP) created a post

Nov 25, 2019  
Harriet
First things first, when I woke up today I did not think I would be in church today, but this film had piked my interest as I like a good trueish story.
Right next thing it did not help the lights came on at the start of the film & I was the only idiot that thought you should tell somebody oh & dick in front of me was eating the loudest food possible which forced me to move.
To the film. Every film based on actual events has to be taken with a pinch of salt. People in America have boycotted this film mainly their American hero is portrayed but an English lady. That should not really matter as this story of a very brave lady needed to be told. It is really well done & the way some of the music incorporated into the film is a clever touch. It manages to highlight how barbaric being a slave was and luckily it has mostly been eradicated these days. An underrated film that is a good education about a part of American's dark history. 8/10
      
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