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True Grit
by Charles Portis
This book completely flew under my radar until it was selected for my book club. It is the story of a 14 year-old girl named Mattie Ross who hires a mean spirited US Marshall to help her track down the man who killed her father. Mattie has a lot of spunk aka grit! Mattie is joined by Marshall Rooster Cogburn, but also a Texas Ranger named LaBoeuf, who is also on the search for the same man. The three of them have multiple adventures and have to display "true grit" to succeed.
I enjoyed reading this book and am anxious now to watch both movie adaptations. I found it interesting as I did a little research after reading the book to learn that John Wayne earned an oscar for his role as Rooster Cogburn in the 1969 adaptation.
This book has caused me to reflect on reading in general. One of my dear friends absolutely loved this book. She discussed savoring it as she read and the joy she got from it. I realized that while I did like the book, I was more concerned about getting it read for book club. Lately I have felt so far in book debt with the number of books on my shelf to read and constant new titles being released. It is hard to remember to savor the book. I appreciate the reminder to slow down and enjoy what I'm reading.
I enjoyed reading this book and am anxious now to watch both movie adaptations. I found it interesting as I did a little research after reading the book to learn that John Wayne earned an oscar for his role as Rooster Cogburn in the 1969 adaptation.
This book has caused me to reflect on reading in general. One of my dear friends absolutely loved this book. She discussed savoring it as she read and the joy she got from it. I realized that while I did like the book, I was more concerned about getting it read for book club. Lately I have felt so far in book debt with the number of books on my shelf to read and constant new titles being released. It is hard to remember to savor the book. I appreciate the reminder to slow down and enjoy what I'm reading.