When I was 12, my mother and I took a brief adventure in homeschooling. Though short, our time homeschooling commenced with a visit to the local library where my mother earnestly requested I read two books. One book was Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place; the second book was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I think I might have broken my mother's poor heart when I declared my dislike of Jane Eyre and, alas, I have yet to favor any of the Bronte sisters with my time since then.
However, since many Janeites are not as persnickety as I, I thought I might alert you all to a Bronte-Along in progress on the internet. It looks to be great fun. If only...
Hi there!
Thank you so much for posting about our Bronte-Along! And, I have to ask: Are you *sure* you don't like Jane Eyre? I wouldn't be nearly as into it if I hadn't seen the 2006 Masterpiece Theatre adaptation. It is SO good. If you watch it and then tell me you still don't like it, I will leave you alone to your dislike :o)
Here, you can even watch it online:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XsB22Qjz3A&feature=PlayList&p=D16DCC8FFA9303CA&index=0&playnext=1
Also, and Austen-Along will follow after the Bronte-Along!
melissa