River Run Book Club: June 2, 2019 Meeting at Judy's house

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

June 2, 2019 Meeting at Judy's house

Submitted by Ann Sevigny:

We met at Judy's but could only enjoy her gorgeous garden from inside (which we did). Claire brought a beautiful huge bouquet of pink peonies. Their aroma was grand we and got to take some home. And we got to take home wonderful food too! It was a great group, we were missing only Celia and Stephanie.

The book discussed was Euphoria by Lily King. It was liked by some but didn't get a roaring review. It was generally felt that the book was like a "soap opera" and not well written. However, Marilyn assured us it was based on the true facts of Margaret Mead's life including Bankson (husband #3) and the cruel and insufferable Fen. Nell's hardships and pain were probably those that Mead endured. Mead was an amazing anthropologist and after the discussion some of us felt we would like to read Mead's books. Her quotes are famous "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world". Everyone noted Nell's comment "you don't realize how language actually interferes with communication until you don't have it".

We spent a few moments asking Kathy and Carol their opinion on last month's book set in India but Kathy was away and had not read it and Carol said it was many years ago since she was in India.

Book Chosen for discussion at July 28 Meeting:

What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman

We had a wonderful array of salads and other tasty treats. Here is the recipe for Cathy's Rice Salad"

Veggie rice salad

6 cups cooked rice (success rice)

1 package Good Seasons dressing (made)

2 carrots grated

1 package frozen peas...or freshly shucked peas

1 red pepper

1 yellow pepper (or yellow squash)

½ red onion

5 scallions

Fresh Parsley