Book Club I
All Book Club I articles are collected here.
Sentimental but timelyEvent Date: In this sentimental but timely story, the lives of three characters in a small Missouri town merge as they help each other overcome personal loss and hardships. More... |
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Book Notes | The Art of Racing in the RainEvent Date: Like the classic Black Beauty, in which a horse is the narrator, The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated by a dog named Enzo. The title of the book is a metaphor for the scary times we face in our lives. More... |
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Book notes | A unique and fascinating look into North KoreaEvent Date: An enthralling memoir, “The Girl with Seven Names” describes author Hyeonseo Lee’s story as she defies all odds to live a life of freedom outside North Korea. More... |
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Book notes | Italian ShoesEvent Date: Quirky characters help lift this initially depressing story into one of redemption and personal growth. More... |
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Book notes | Where the Crawdads SingEvent Date: Delia Owens’ novel is “… an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder.” More... |
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Photo Club to meet May 12Event Date:For the May meeting we will focus on theme pictures and the theme is “food.” More... |
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Book Club to meet March 20Event Date:CANCELED More... |
Book notes: Stories of adversity and perseveranceEvent Date: In her latest book, Leadership: In turbulent times, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin tells how four presidents persevered through early life adversities with strong determination to succeed. More... |
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Book notes: Sinclair Lewis classic is still interesting, but a slow readEvent Date: Common themes expressed in Sinclair Lewis’s satirical portrait of small-town America continue to be relevant today: women’s roles, anti-immigration attitudes, hints of labor unrest, and socialism. More... |
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Book Notes: Quirky characters bring WWII WASPs to lifeEvent Date: Author Fanny Flagg intertwines history with fictional characters and family identity to deftly describe an organization of brave, patriotic women who served during World War II. More... |
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Book Club to discuss "Becoming"Event Date:Michelle Obama's memoir will be discussed when the UMRA Book Club meets in September. More... |
Book Notes: The Great Gatsby is considered F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest workEvent Date: Published in 1925, the novel depicts a summer of selfishness and momentary happiness on Long Island. More... |
Book Notes: a positive portrayal of the immigrant experienceEvent Date: The Shoemaker’s Wife is a fictional story based on the author’s own grandparents’ experience. More... |
Book notes: dark memoir is stranger than fictionEvent Date: Educated, Tara Westover’s story of her journey from a childhood spent in an Idaho junkyard to higher education at Cambridge University, is an unsettling read for some. More... |
Book Notes: a dream job turned nightmareEvent Date: The Radium Girls by Kate Moore is a compelling book on a repeating theme: dangers in the workplace or community that take too long to be recognized. More... |