This popularity led to an impressive income for Lee. Today, more than 40 million copies have been sold, and the book has also been translated into more than 40 languages. The novel hit bestseller lists back then, and its sales have remained impressive over the years. When To Kill a Mockingbird was first published in 1960, it quickly won over the public. Lee made millions every year from 'Mockingbird' And when Lee first submitted Go Set a Watchman in the 1950s, it was with the hope of seeing it released. Alabama officials investigated and found no evidence that she was a victim of coercion. However, others who've met with Lee have stated that she's behind the decision to publish. In a 2011 letter, Lee's sister Alice had written that Lee would "sign anything put before her by anyone in whom she has confidence." In addition, according to a July 2, 2015, article in The New York Times, her manuscript may have been discovered in 2011, not in 2014 as Lee's lawyer has claimed. In February 2015, Lee issued a statement that said: "I’m alive and kicking and happy as hell with the reactions to Watchman." But even that message didn't put an end to questions. All this made some wonder whether the author truly wanted to publish Go Set a Watchman, as for years she'd been happy without putting out another book. Lee, who suffered a stroke in 2007, has ongoing health issues that include hearing loss, limited vision and problems with her short-term memory. "Go Set a Watchman" Photo: HarperCollins Publishers
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