Friday, January 8, 2010

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?


17 comments:

  1. My girlfriend Val, a librarian, has always wanted to go on the Holland America cruise that goes to Prince Edward Island to explore where Anne of Green Gables was set. Thought you might like... http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/canada-new-england-cruises

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  2. You can go to PEI and see all of the Anne sights there - I think her house is there and lots of other things.

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  3. WE love the Anne of Green Gables series here (both the movies and the series that used to be on PBS). Check out
    Sams for the DVDS of the movies...great price!

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  4. So glad I could start something :-). But I gave it to Lallie for her birthday. You have only had this obsession since July silly girl :-).

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  5. This is one of my favorites too! When I was younger, my best friend and her family went to PEI and saw the house and everything, and I was so jealous! I'd still love to go!

    Now I need to re-read the books!

    Oh, and they are on netflix...they are in my queue!

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  6. My 2nd favorite book of all time, right after "Little Women"! I have the 1st two movies but not the Continuing story. Enjoy it this weekend!

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  7. I LOVE Anne of Green Gables - books and movies! They're such a treasure. I think I need to go rent it now! Thanks for the warm welcome back!!

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  8. One of my all time favorites!! I got the boxed set last Christmas, and cannot get enough! The books too, love love! Can't wait to see these Snuggie pics! I got one too, pink, does the trick to keep me warm!

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  9. Hello I just found your site over at The Preppy Princess. I think that the Anne Of Green Gables site is wonderful. Thank you I look forward to following your site.

    Always Bumby

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  10. I love Anne of Green Gables! I want the whole dvd set because I had it on VHS and would watch it over and over. I can't tell you what a big crush I had on Gilbert!

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  11. Oooh, Anne of Green Gables, what a treasure! Hope your week ahead is wonderful Miss SLPS,
    tp

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  12. Oooh, Anne of Green Gables, what a treasure! Hope your week ahead is wonderful Miss SLPS,
    tp

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  13. I loved Anne of Green Gables ~ wanted to be her in fact! I watched when the series was on tv {many, many years ago!} and read the books.

    Jo

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  14. I just adore Anne of Green Gables! I can't wait for my little girl to read the series. I too have seen these on DVD at Costco and contemplated buying them. I actually have them on VHS packed away somewhere.

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  15. I have loved Anne since I was a child and had a total crush on Gilbert lol! I have all of the books and love the movies too. I have never been to PEI but want to because of Anne!

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  16. I LOVED Anne of Green Gables and loved Avonlea more!!! Yay!

    -E :)

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  17. Hey, thanks so much for the pics :) i was searching a picture of Road To Avonlea Christmas Wallpaper and it took me to here lol... love what you wrote here :)
    I live on PEI and yes, indeed, Green Gables and many more LMM haunts are here. I was just at the Green Gables Christmas a week ago, it was heavenly!
    love,
    Denise

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