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Just finished reading the 3 books with my sons. First time.
I’d read up to half way through Two Towers years ago when the movies were out, but never pushed through to the end.
Reading a few pages each night to my two boys 9 and 12 over the past year or so has been an incredible experience.
After finishing each book, we’ve been watching the corresponding movie.
Today we read the final chapter of Return of the King and I was bawling my eyes out, which is not something I’ve done in front of them before. They were both looking at me in a bit of shock but also let me sit with the feelings and wanted me to keep reading. My wife sat nearby tearing up herself. It was truly such a special experience to share as a family and I’m so grateful to Mr. Tolkien for this gift.
u/AffectionateCap435 — 7 days ago