A Reader & A Cinephile: Book Vs. Film “The Grapes of Wrath”

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Written By Nathan Box

I am embarrassed to say this as someone who was born and raised in Oklahoma, but I feel like we can be honest with each other. Late last year, I read my first John Steinbeck book. The book? “The Grapes of Wrath.” Ready for another confession? I watched John Ford’s 1940 adaptation for the first time last month. I know. I am a failure as a reader, an Oklahoman, and a cinephile. 

But if you’re still with us, this got me thinking about a new series called Book vs. Film where I compare and contrast a book and its film adaptation. For me, The Grapes of Wrath seemed like the perfect place to start.

Be good to each other,

Nathan

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Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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