the help: dare i say, loved the movie as much as the book...

any book lovers out there?

well i'm sure you've heard of 

  very popular among book clubs

in fact,

i wrote about her book here

loved her book.  

loved the story.

heartfelt

tearful

funny

all wrapped up in one little story

as you also know,

the movie is now out.

let me tell you...

you.

won't.

be.

disappointed.

can you say 

academy awards?

here's a little tidbit:

and as i was walking out of the theater

listening to the banter from surrounding movie goers,

i overheard that 

one of the lead characters,

hilly holbrook,

aka: two slice hilly,

played by 

Bryce Dallas Howard,

is none other than

the famous Ron Howard's 

very own flesh and blood.

yes.

she's Opie's daughter!

i know.

can't stop talking about this flick.

would love your thoughts on

the book

or 

the movie.

thanks for indulging me.