TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD
By Harper Lee
Written and published in the
1960s, but set in Alabama the
1930s. Narrated from the point of
view of a child - ‘Scout’, this story
not only explores ideas of family
and friendship in a small town, but
also exposes the appalling racism
and prejudice of the deep south of
America.
Reckoned to be largely autobiographical and based on real incidents, the
book shows how the courage and conviction of one man (Scout’s lawyer father, who defends the Negro falsely accused of raping a white woman) and the
clear, innocent viewpoint of children,
give a ray of hope for the future. It’s funny, it’s sad, has wonderful characters and
contains many truths and themes necessary and relevant for us all to consider.
If you’ve enjoyed / been appalled, angered
or inspired by the recent film ‘Selma’, I can
guarantee that you’ll love this book and
want to read it again and again.
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