Anne of Green Gables

I apologize for being so behind in my product review! It's been a crazy few days at work. I have lots to catch up on in blogland: snuggie pics from Christmas, days 3-5 of product review, Lallie excitement, but as I do not have my camera, I will blog about one of my all time favorite books and movies, Anne of Green Gables (click on the link to go to an unbelievable website).My mom and I watched the entire series over and over again when I was a kid / teenager. Then we watched all seven seasons of Road to Avonlea, which was about the same town with an entirely different cast of characters.

(Picture of Road to Avonlea cast)

I haven't seen the movie in years and last Christmas, Ashleigh, Lallie's Godmother, bought Lallie the book to start her classic book collection with an inscription. I read the book, went the library, got the second book and my love affair with Anne began again. This Christmas, my mom bought me the entire 4 dvd set of the movies!! I have been watching non-stop (much to my husband's dismay). The Continuing Story wasn't made until 2000, which I haven't seen but am anxious to complete it this weekend (Husband will be thrilled). There is also many other movies, I have now discovered that I am anxious to continue as well, in time.

What is it about Anne? Her unfailing ability to have a postive outlook on life? Her lack of self-control and flaring temper, getting her into all sorts of amuzing trouble? Maybe it's her love journey and her struggles between career, love and feeling she isn't worthy of love? Or maybe it's her uncanny ability to find and secure a "bosom friend" with whom her bond is so unbelievably strong (so difficult to come by these days)? I don't know, but the entire character just enthralls me. Did you know that Lucy Maude Montgomery, the author, was much like Anne herself? Ms. Montgmery had an amazing imagination, the wish to find the "kindred spirit" in everyone. I would have liked to have know her in real life.

My other favorite character, the adorable Gilbert Blythe. The love/hate relationship between Anne and Gilbert just tugs at your heartstrings, wondering if they are ever going to end up together. Reminds me so much of the timeless Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, except Gilbert is quite a bit more open with his emotions. Of course, it doesn't help that Gilbert is played by a dashingly handsome young man in the movies.

I find myself laughing, crying and quarreling throughout the entire books and movies. I love them and highly recommend. The movies are suprisingly accurate, thus the 10 hours of movie time and I know you will love the books and movies. I am looking forward to the day when Lallie and I can watch these together. Anne has a lot to teach, and we have a lot to learn.

Now, I want to buy the Avonlea series. Hmmm, it's $480 for all seven seasons. I think I'll get it a season at a time. Or maybe netflix?