| FRIENDS' CORNER
New Book Group to Start at Library |
Responding to interest in a library based book group, The Friends Of The Chatham Public Library are starting a book discussion group that plans to meet quarterly, with the first meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th, from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Library. January's book choice was made by Maggie Hand-Miller of the Friends' Board. Maggie will also facilitate the first book discussion.
 The Book Selection
Eight books into her search for "the perfect novel" for the book group, Maggie found Tracy Kidder's latest work, Strength in What Remains. Novel? Well no, but nonetheless a beautifully written, powerful story that happens to be true, Maggie says. What could be better?
The book opens as Deo, a young African man, returns to his homeland of Burundi, after years of study in the US. The story that unfolds during the journey through his homeland and his past is both heart-wrenching and superbly told. "A brilliant testament to the power of second chances."
Pullitzer Prize winner Tracey Kidder has been described as a master of the non-fiction narrative. Many of you have probably read some of his work including, Mountains Beyond Mountains. William Finnegan, author of Cold New World writes: "The reporting is impeccable, but it is Kidder's great feat of sympathetic imagination that dazzles. Walk a mile in Deo's shoes; you will be larger and darker for it."
Details
Copies of the book can be borrowed through the library system. Contact the library at 518-392-3666 to reserve a copy. The book is also available for purchase in hardcover.
Please join us for what promises to be the beginning of a warm and lively sharing of ideas. Come armed with your own recommendations for future book group choices as well. Please feel free to contact Maggie Hand-Miller at mingus@taconic.net about the discussion or any related subject. We look forward to seeing you then! |
This wide topic covers schoolyard dynamics, cliques, self-esteem, communication, aggression in both girls and boys, and cyber-bullying. All titles listed are available at the Library or through the Library System.
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