Think that journal or diary keeping is a hobby only undertaken by teenage girls venting their angst about their latest love interests?
Not so!
There have been many famous journal keepers throughout history, both real and fictional. Some of these journal keepers have had major impacts on the world that we currently live in.
In modern times the diary or journal still pops up regularly in movies and books, sometimes in the hands of an angst ridden hero and sometimes as an obscure clue in an age old mystery.
Whatever the reason, and whether a fictional character or a influential historical figure, this lens lists a few famous journals and their keepers.
The Girls
Teenage angst, midlife crisis', love interests ...
Bridget Jones
In recent years the Bridget Jones Diary books and movies are probably the most well known instance of a character who keeps a diary or journal.Bridget's diary recounts her hilariously bumbling exploits as she tries to find love.
Mia Thermopolis
The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries series is by author Meg Cabot. These novels in journal form trace the life of Mia Thermopolis, more formally known as Her Royal Highness, Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo, Crown Princess of Genovia.There are also two movies based on the novels.
Picks from Amazon
Bridget Jones's Diary
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
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Bridget Jones's Diary (Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Princess Diaries
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Princess Diaries (Special Edition)
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Boys
More teenage angst and growing pains ...
Adrian Mole
Adrian Mole is the main character in such books as The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 3/4 and The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole. Written by Sue Townsend these books are a great fun read, although you may often find yourself cringing at the things Adrian gets up to. The books have also been made into a television series. Doogie Houser
While not a paperbased journal, in the television show Doogie Houser M.D. the young Doogie Houser (played by Neil Patrick Harris) kept a diary on his computer. Sebastian Valmont
Cruel Intentions
An amazing movie with Sebastian's journal central to the plot. Adrian Mole
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Adrian Mole Diaries : The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 : The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 08/21/2008)
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 08/21/2008)
The Artists
Jessica Simpson
Yep, you read right. Jessica Simpson is a keen journal keeper and uses her entries to inspire her music. She even has journal reading parties with her friends.You can read the full story at CBS News - Jessica Simpson: I 'Love too Much'
Stay tuned!
Much, much more coming soon :-)
