![]() Some say this book would never have been published under Alice's watch. Her sister and legal advisor, Alice, died in November 2014, two months after the manuscript was found. Apparently a few knew about this book, but Lee didn't want it published until after her death according to this article.Watchman was published 58 years after it was written.Yet, in this 13-minute video we see a glimpse of Lee's reaction to publication. (I highly recommend the Harper Lee biography, Mockingbirdto help you understand this.) Harper Lee is nearly blind and is very hard of hearing. This makes it hard to know her wishes regarding publication. She does not grant interviews and has not for decades. Though she is not a recluse like Boo Radley, she has removed herself from all spotlights. Nelle Harper Lee, now age 89, does not want attention.Now that I've read the book, I've been asked to share my opinion of Go Set a Watchman.ฤก0 Things You Need to Know About Go Set a Watchman Did Nelle Harper Lee approve of the book's publication? Will they be disappointed? Will their hero, Atticus, fall from the perfection? ![]() ![]() With this news, the media and fans began to talk. ![]()
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