I know it's not a self-help book really, but To Kill a Mockingbird has so much good food for thought, and I feel like I learn something new every time I read it. As a 10th grade English teacher, I teach this book twice every year, once to my ELA 10 class, and once to my Honors English class, and I re-read it each time. The lessons Scout and Jem learn from their experiences and from Atticus, like learning to see things from others' perspectives before passing judgement, are so universal and timeless. I've heard that Go Set a Watchman paints Atticus as a much different character, but Mockingbird has had such a positive impact on me and I don't want it to be ruined for me, so I haven't been able to bring myself to read Watchman.
Are there any other Mockingbird fans out there who have read Watchman? Thoughts?
Are there any other Mockingbird fans out there who have read Watchman? Thoughts?