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Tag: Margaret Mitchell

Gone With the Wind – Final Post

23 August 201514 April 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 10 Comments

Phew! We made it. After two months of all things Scarlett and Southern sentiment it is time to draw the curtains and dim the lights on the O'Hara's and the Confederacy. Rereading Gone With the Wind after twenty+ years was an unexpected treat. I was worried that it may have dated or that I may … Continue reading Gone With the Wind – Final Post

Gone With the Wind – check in

25 July 201514 April 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 3 Comments

So close...the end is in sight...only three chapters to go. But for now, this is the official check-in post for chapters 51-60 of Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize winning Gone With the Wind. The birth of Bonnie sees lots of changes occurring in the Butler household. Mammy has finally accepted Rhett and Rhett has been smitten … Continue reading Gone With the Wind – check in

Gone With the Wind – check in

27 June 201514 April 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 6 Comments

This is my Gone With the Wind check-in for chapters 31-40 for Corinne's GWTW Readalong. The start of Part Four sees Scarlett, Tara and the South trying to find their feet after the war. The hardships continue with heavy taxes, the fear of losing Tara and the death of Gerald. Scarlett moves to Atlanta, remarries, … Continue reading Gone With the Wind – check in

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (chapter check-in)

13 June 201514 April 2021 ~ Brona's Books ~ 12 Comments

Corinne is unable to host the Gone With the Wind discussion for chapters 21-30, so I have put up my hand to help out. I've been loving my reread of GWTW & enjoying the group discussions immensely, so I was keen to ensure the group had somewhere to touch base until Corinne could regroup on … Continue reading Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (chapter check-in)

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