[Airedae]

I'll be honest....I did register because of the movie but that's not to say that I did not read the books first. I did in fact read them years and years ago as a child. But as you grow into adulthood I sort of put the books away and got busy in everyday life. When the movie come out it was like bringing my childhood back to me...I could pick up the books that I loved as a child and read them and remember...It was great to remember. I think I put them down because I let others around me influence me that loving that particuliar author and story was unhealthy. Note that I came from a very religious family who condemned the story as devilry....I never did think that and I don't to this day. Frodo has become a part of my heart that I don't think will ever go away. I see alot of myself in him and I've been burdened down so many ways in my life that made me just look to Frodo......I totally believe the saying "FRODO LIVES"...because he does, live in us all....THat's totally not what the topic is about but the truth nonetheless. I think that the movie coming out was a really positive thing in my life....because I got to see all my favorite characters come to life on screen....IT was amazing and I remember the first time I was in the theatre watching it. My eyes never left the screen, I was in awe! THe most amazing experience ever! I think its alright for people to register after the movie because so many people have their own personal reasons for joining. It's never to late to start a love for Tolkiens work and even teenagers of this generation can too and I believe they have. We will always have people that just love the entertainment part but then again, we will get alot of new lovers of Tolkien. I think it can go both ways....Either it helps or it doesn't. It's totally up to the individual I guess.....Thanx Sharon for starting the topic. I was am amazed when I read your posts..you are great..i love coming here and hope that I am welcome.....

[ July 15, 2002: Message edited by: Airedae ]