Jennifer Crittenden points out books that are available to borrow. They've all been discussed at the Book Club.
Since one of WTB’s goals is to educate ourselves, getting involved in the WTB Book Club is a great way to do that. Many of the books focus on social issues or the impact of faith in our world today. You’ll learn a lot from the perspectives of women of many faiths and traditions. Plus, it’s just a great way to get to know others involved in WTB.
The Book Club meets monthly, generally on the evening of the 4th Monday. The next meeting is not on the usual Monday, but on Wed., Sept. 29 when the group will discuss The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctor, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman. This book won a National Book Critics Circle Award.
You don’t have to come to the Book Club every month, but come when you can. Call Jennifer Roberts Crittenden at 633-2817 and let her know you’re interested. She’ll put you on an email list with information about the books and locations for the discussions. You’ll read the book beforehand and then discuss it at an informal evening gathering at one woman’s home.
Calendar
September 29 (note the date change; it’s a Wednesday) The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctor, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman.
Nicholas Kristof
October 25 Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn note: Kristof will speak at Syracuse University Hendricks Chapel, November 3, 7:30 p.m.
November 22 Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat (four generations of Haitian women)
December 27 Please come and share your favorite book.
January 24 Iran Awakening by Shirin Ibadhi
February 28 The Middle of Everywhere: The World’s Refugees come to our Town by Mary Pipher
To read a list of books the Book Club has read, click here.
