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Test Your Knowledge of Books That Inspired Popular Screen Adaptations
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The 2008 HBO mini-series depicting the transformation of America from a British colony to an independent nation was based on a book about a feisty lawyer's life, highlighting key historical eras.
- Michael Shaara’s 1974 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Killer Angels" was adapted into the 1993 film "Gettysburg," focusing on the pivotal Civil War battle of 1863.
- The 10-part television series "Band of Brothers," about American soldiers in Europe during World War II, was inspired by a 1992 book written by historian Stephen E. Ambrose.
- The 2016 book "Hidden Figures," which was also adapted into a film, chronicles the contributions of NASA employees during the 1962 Friendship 7 space mission amid the US-Soviet space race.
- Lynda Van Devanter’s 1983 memoir "Home Before Morning" helped inspire the 1988 TV series "China Beach," which explored the experiences of women during the Vietnam War.
