Our book for November will be....Crossing To Safety by Wallace Stegner.
Book club will be Wednesday, November 30th at my home: 896 Rocky Mouth Ln at 7:00...
This will also be our annual White Elephant Exchange so let the closet digging begin!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Schedule for Next Year, plus some
January-
Daphne McGill
February-
Emily Sherman
March-
Clara Somers
April-
Andrea Tubbs
May-
Lisa Conley
June-
Lisa Moon
July-
Arna Clark
August-
Tara Walker
September-
Kerstin Olcott
October-
Alicia West
November / December-
Rachel Bodell
January-
Amanda Oaks
February-
Ana Fraga
March-
Cami Talbot
Daphne McGill
February-
Emily Sherman
March-
Clara Somers
April-
Andrea Tubbs
May-
Lisa Conley
June-
Lisa Moon
July-
Arna Clark
August-
Tara Walker
September-
Kerstin Olcott
October-
Alicia West
November / December-
Rachel Bodell
January-
Amanda Oaks
February-
Ana Fraga
March-
Cami Talbot
Monday, October 24, 2011
The Glass Castle
Hi Ladies, I hope you've enjoy TGC. Just a reminder Book Club this Wednesday October 26th - 7:00pm at my home 1227 E Hickenlooper Way. Come for some fun, great company, Yummy food.
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See you all!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Comments on The Glass Castle
Hey Ladies! I hope the reading is going well out there. In light of the book this month, I found this comment I found on the Segullah blog very touching. This lady responded to a blog entry about which bokk or books have made the greatest impact in your life. Most books people mentioned could be described as "classics," but I found her description of why The Glass Castle meant so much to her very touching. If you'd like to read the post, or other responses, go to www.segullah.org.
"There are far too many books in my past to keep track of, but one that will forever stand out for me I only read six years ago: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
It’s probably the best account ever written of a dysfunctional family, and I marveled at the courage she had to recount the details of her rather bizarre childhood, which although it’s like none other and is so dramatic, I completely related to. I found bits and pieces of my own parents in Rex and Rose Mary Walls, and suddenly wanted desperately to find pieces of Jeanette in myself, because I was expending so much energy hiding my past that I had nothing left over for the present.
Her book illustrated for me how someone who had a very difficult upbringing could turn out to be a person others would enjoy knowing, and not just feel sorry for or pity. She managed to tell her experiences without manipulating the reader’s emotions, and never with any hint of victimhood. Even more amazing to me was the affection and deep love she had managed to retain for her parents. I yearned to be in that same place.
Before reading TGC, I felt like if anyone knew the details of my childhood, that would be the end of that. I spent so much energy suppressing the past there was little left to really start healing and moving on. Her book helped me come to terms with my own life.
My journey isn’t over yet, but I really do credit Jeanette with helping me get started."
"There are far too many books in my past to keep track of, but one that will forever stand out for me I only read six years ago: The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
It’s probably the best account ever written of a dysfunctional family, and I marveled at the courage she had to recount the details of her rather bizarre childhood, which although it’s like none other and is so dramatic, I completely related to. I found bits and pieces of my own parents in Rex and Rose Mary Walls, and suddenly wanted desperately to find pieces of Jeanette in myself, because I was expending so much energy hiding my past that I had nothing left over for the present.
Her book illustrated for me how someone who had a very difficult upbringing could turn out to be a person others would enjoy knowing, and not just feel sorry for or pity. She managed to tell her experiences without manipulating the reader’s emotions, and never with any hint of victimhood. Even more amazing to me was the affection and deep love she had managed to retain for her parents. I yearned to be in that same place.
Before reading TGC, I felt like if anyone knew the details of my childhood, that would be the end of that. I spent so much energy suppressing the past there was little left to really start healing and moving on. Her book helped me come to terms with my own life.
My journey isn’t over yet, but I really do credit Jeanette with helping me get started."
Friday, October 14, 2011
Scary Symphony, anyone?
The Utah Symphony is taking their Scary Symphony to Thanksgiving Point this year. Its Monday, the 24th, in the Barn. I just called and they are not anywhere near being sold out, so I think we are going to get tickets for our family and go. The concert includes a Costume Contest, for all of you who love to dress up! (not me). Anyway, the tickets are $15, and its first come first serve seating...anyone up for a little FHE fun?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
November Book Selection Quandary
Hi ladies...
It's time to unveil the book for November, but I find myself with mixed feelings. All year long I have planned to choose "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. It's about her family's quest to spend a year eating only what they could grow themselves or was produced within 100 miles of their small family farm in the Appalachians. It is clever, funny, insightful, and beautifully written.
However...
It seems this year we have spent a lot of time outside of fiction. I know that Arna especially expressed a hope for a novel to discuss. In that case, I have long wanted to do a work by Wallace Stegner. I love "Angle of Repose," but actually would rather discuss "Crossing to Safety." It's a shorter novel which would be helpful as we move into the holiday season, but still a wonderful work of literature.
So...
What are the thoughts of the collective? I could go either way, but thought I would open it up for discussion.
It's time to unveil the book for November, but I find myself with mixed feelings. All year long I have planned to choose "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. It's about her family's quest to spend a year eating only what they could grow themselves or was produced within 100 miles of their small family farm in the Appalachians. It is clever, funny, insightful, and beautifully written.
However...
It seems this year we have spent a lot of time outside of fiction. I know that Arna especially expressed a hope for a novel to discuss. In that case, I have long wanted to do a work by Wallace Stegner. I love "Angle of Repose," but actually would rather discuss "Crossing to Safety." It's a shorter novel which would be helpful as we move into the holiday season, but still a wonderful work of literature.
So...
What are the thoughts of the collective? I could go either way, but thought I would open it up for discussion.
Friday, October 7, 2011
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
I just saw in the paper that the French author Muriel Barbery's novel The Elegance of the Hedgehog has been adapted for the screen, and the film, "The Hedgehog", is playing with subtitles at the Broadway Cinema downtown. I read the novel in English earlier this year and loved it. I had been thinking about it as a Book Club choice when my turn rolls around next year. But now that the film is playing, I want to recommend it to you now and throw out the idea of another girls' night out to the movies! The story is a character study of the inhabitants of an apartment building in Paris and revolves around the concierge and a 12 year old girl. I don't want to elaborate on the plot, as I believe strongly in picking things apart only after reading them.:)
Here is the wikipedia link if you want more info-the first part is a fairly good description without giving too much away: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elegance_of_the_Hedgehog
I am looking over the calendar for a time to see the movie. I doubt we will have the luxury of planning a few weeks out since I am not sure how long it will be in the theater. I will email a proposal soon...........
Here is the wikipedia link if you want more info-the first part is a fairly good description without giving too much away: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elegance_of_the_Hedgehog
I am looking over the calendar for a time to see the movie. I doubt we will have the luxury of planning a few weeks out since I am not sure how long it will be in the theater. I will email a proposal soon...........
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