Submitted by Ann S.
September
24, 2017 - a record breaking day for temps at Bretton Woods. 11
members of the book club met at Claire’s condo.
We ate, we drank and we were treated to that wonderful view of Mt.
Washington. Claire made Benne Wafers,
just like in the book. The book discussed
was “South of Broad”.
The book
was also possibly record breaking for its inclusion of nearly every social issue
known: Murder, incest, suicide,
homosexuality, interracial problems, bullying, alcoholism, cancer, aids, class
distinction, various forms of mental illness, nuns that come out of the convent,
mothers that go back in, child abusing priests, sports rivalry, and a promiscuous
movie star. He also threw in a hurricane
and a porpoise rescue.
Celia we
are so glad you showed up when you did. Without your help we may have been undone
by the dearth of possible subjects. Seriously, thanks for getting us into a reasonable
discussion. Marilyn and Lori knew from
the beginning the reason for the suicide, while a few of us were worried that
the book was nearing the end and Conroy wasn’t going to tell us why. That said, most found it an easy read and we
all finished the book.
We were joined
by Carol and her sister Judy. Always
nice to see Judy who by the way was a participant in the original plans for River
Run book club.
Carol, if you fwd. Judy's email I will add her to the meeting notes.
Book
Voted on For December: THE INHERITANCE OF LOSS by Kiran Desai
NEXT
MEEETING: October 29th at 1 p.m.
Book for
discussion: When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi
Place: MaryJo’s at 280 Upper Mad River Road, Thornton
Driveway is exactly across from Fondue Ave–
if using GPS put in Fondue Ave.
Tel:
603-254-6808
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
MaryJo has
made reservations for us (we thank you)
Six
Burner Bistro
Sunday,
December 3, 2017
11:30
p.m.
Yankee Swap
will be Gently Used Books
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