While packing for the grant trip today, I treated myself to The Iron Lady. Between my bent for all things Britain, my love of history, and my admiration of Meryl Streep's acting abilities, I was very impressed with the film. It was clean, supported family values even when the going gets tough, and told a fabulous story of a woman I believe is a phenomenal inspiration. I grew up not knowing much about Margaret Thatcher. She was in office while I was quite small (I was five when she resigned), and the first person I remember being aware of as prime minister in Britain is Tony Blair. Don't ask me why I don't remember John Major, but I don't. All I really remember from childhood and Margaret Thatcher is her roll in helping President Reagan negotiate the end of the Cold War. Regardless, I now want to read Margaret Thatcher's autobiography Downing Street Years. The film's script writer(s) did a great job of displaying both her ability to laugh and enjoy the moment and her insatiable desire to do something great for others at any cost. What a legacy!
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