As a writer, I sometimes fear seeing the movie of a book I love- you just never know if it will match your mental vision. But apparently, these filmmakers did a good job, as these babies grew from books to movies in a way seamless enough to win Oscar Nominations.
Themes that seem to strike a chord when making the transition from page to screen: coming through difficulties to become the person you always wanted. Witness historical Oscar favorites, such as "The Color Purple"- we all love it when an underdog triumphs.
