sister, I am like you: I have to read the book first and I don't usually see the movies because one, I don't like movies and two, i like my images better too.

i also agree with you about books, particularly self-help books. they must be read knowing that this is usually about the author's experience and the author's experience is as unique as ours is and can't be duplicated.

psychology books are interesting. i like to read about what might cause what. I think I read them to see what "normal" is and what life "should have been" like.. normal development and basic needs kinds of things. That's helpful too in trying to understand here and now.

I just started "The Memory Keeper's Daughter".. has anyone read that one?