March 27, 2011 - Meeting at Diane's

Beautiful Sunday afternoon. There is still deep snow in the White Mountains. Mountain views from Diane's house were spectacular.

We discussed "Strength in What Remains" by Tracy Kidder. We were divided in our opinions of this book. The majority liked the book. Some felt very emotional about the situation in Burundi and other oppressed countries of the world. Some gained understanding about the recent history in this part of Africa. If this was not non-fiction, it would be hard to believe the opportunities that were presented to the main character once he arrived in the United States. We wondered what has happened to Deo since the book was published? Is he practicing as a doctor?

Discussion led us back to the United States......New Hampshire.....the North Country..... Perhaps we need to learn more about the disadvantaged who are living in our own backyard. The question was raised...."Are there any books available that deal with this issue of the disadvantaged who live closer to us"?

Future meetings: We meet on the last Sunday of the month. In April, this would be Easter Sunday.....the week before would be Passover. In May, the last Sunday is Memorial Day.

We decided to combine our April and May meetings and meet on May 15. The following meeting will be held on June 26.

The book for the May 15, meeting is "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. We will meet at Marilyn's house.

We voted for out choice of books for the June 26, meeting. Joy had provided us with a excellent list. Joy added a couple of more books for us to consider another time. They were "Blindness" by Jose Saramago and "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson.

Selection chosen for June 26 was "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. The June meeting will be held at Joy's house.

We feasted on Diane's Chili and Ashe's Corn Bread....plus delicious snacks and desserts.