Thanks to our organizer Lori and thanks to Claire for her suggestion of this month’s choice: Run by Ann Patchett. Ann and Celia it was a good meeting and we missed you both. This was another book that everyone enjoyed.
Because it was set in Boston there was an added connection to this story. The book emphasized how privilege and poverty exist so close to each other. Lori noted that in Boston today you can see the neighborhoods change from block to block and each subway stop can offer a differing group of users.
So many questions in this active discussion. Tip is adopted by well-to-do white parents. Could this happen in today’s society? Would Tennessee have given up Tip if Teddy had been adopted by a black family? Did the fact that Doyle was once mayor give him and Bernadette special privileges for adoption? Should Kenya be told about her real mother and that these are not her brothers? Would Tennessee have risked her life to save a stranger?
Many felt the book ending was too abrupt. What about Sullivan? Would Teddy join the priesthood?
Once again it was good to see each other and catch up. Stay well.
BUSINESS:
Book chosen for September Discussion (Joy):
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Book for July 26 discussion (Diane):
The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende
Submit............. Discuss
Diane June................ Aug
Joy July................ Sept.
Judy (Cathy) Aug................ Oct.
Kathy Sept................ Dec.
Cathy (Judy) Oct.................. Jan ‘21
No mtg. Nov.
Lori Dec................. Feb. ‘21
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