We always enjoy going to Judy's house in late summer. Her colorful gardens border onto a rushing stream with multiple waterfalls. The setting is always beautiful. Feels like we are on vacation for the few hours we spend there.
Book discussed was "Middlesex" written by Jeffrey Eugenides in 2002. Our discussion was led by Celia as this was her suggested book. Many of us had read this Epic Novel when it was first published and needed to refresh our memories. Some did not find time to finish the book. As a group, we liked most of the book. There were some sections such as Cal's life in a "Freak Show" after running away, that bothered some. Discussion was mostly about acceptance of transgender and homosexuality. Was it nurture or nature? I believe that we agreed that it was nature that made Cal a man.
MJ offered choices for our October book. Majority vote went to "We Are All Besides Ourselves" by Karen Joy Fowler.
Our next meeting is on September 28. Claire is going to see if her condo in Bretton Woods is available for that date. We are having a problem obtaining library copies for our book "Orphan Train". It is a newer book and libraries around the state do not seem to be willing to let go of books for Inter-Library loan.
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