I just finished Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte last night. Let me just say...fab-u-lous! I loved it! I had never read it, but have been thinking about it for a long time. As I was reading it, I found out it was my maternal grandmother's favorite book. My mom told me she read it often. I can see why! I also remember my sister doing a video report for school when I was a kid. She was in HS and she and two friends played the various roles of Jane at different ages (as a child, then as the governess, then 10 years later). I was always curious about the story, but never really took the time to read it. I believe I needed to read it now.
Jane was an independent woman and didn't just lay aside her own thoughts and feelings because it was "expected" of her. No, she was honest and pretty blunt about it, but not rude either. She was a woman of strength and courage. She had a dream and followed it. While her dreams may have changed, she continued to follow them. She had moral compass that wouldn't allow her to deceive who she was to fit the mold. In the end, she is who she is and she makes no apologies for that. She is a woman of character and has inspired me to be more like that myself.
I don't want to give away too much of the book in case some of you haven't read it, but I highly recommend this for all women. It's a story of courage, faith, and believing in oneself. I wish I had read this before college, but the timing of my reading this was impeccable and appropriate.
3 comments:
I do need to read this. I vaguely remember thumbing through the Clif's Notes in high school.
I loved reading this book in high school!
I can't think of any better book for you to read right now at this stage in your life. I loved this book and could feel her strength through-out the whole book.
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