I have not yet read the book, but will now. Without a doubt, this movie is one of the best movies I've seen in many years. I cried, laughed and learned. If these actresses don't win academy awards, I'll be shocked.
Based on the title and the author of the story, I feared that my daughter and I would be sobbing through this movie. We took lots of Kleenex with us. Actually, there were few tears and it was a relief. It was such a beautiful movie, beautiful story, and wonderful actors. I highly recommend it! We will want to see any movie that Channing Tatum is in!