That book gave me the first glimpse of what would happen to me after my children grew up. I read the book, I was there all through Frances’ life, and then suddenly she was an adult, and I didn’t know when it happened. The very same thing I felt with my children. I was 14 when I read the book, and even with all the wonderful reviews, I’m scared to watch the movie because I’m afraid it might not do it justice.
My experience has been that “the movie version” is almost always a letdown compared to the book. But this film was VERY well done, and I doubt you’ll regret viewing it.