Harper Lee's Private Letters: Anger, Advice, and a Changing South Revealed

For decades, "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee wrote private letters to her friend JoBeth McDaniel. These letters, now made public, show a more complex view of the American South. Lee shared strong opinions and writing advice. She also gave her insight on the major changes brought by the Civil Rights movement. The correspondence adds new depth to the famously private author's thoughts. It moves beyond the classic novel that defined her public image.