Wednesday, November 19, 2008

DECEMBER'S CHOICES

In celebration of the CHRISTMAS season, yes...I said it...CHRISTMAS!!! The person who picked next decided to pick three of Richard Paul Evans Christmas books for December. In an interesting twist again, as she has in the past, we are reading one, two, or all three of the books for December. We then are to write down a meaningful quote from what books we read, and a story that might reflect what we are feeling after reading it.
“Whatever the reason, I find that with each passing Christmas the story of the Christmas Box is told less and needed more. So I record it now for all future generations to accept or dismiss as seems them good. As for me, I believe. And it is, after all, my story.” (richardpaulevans.com)



“The Bible says that God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. My story is about one of God’s weak things. His name is Collin, a frail, beautiful little boy with a very special gift.” -The Gift (richardpaulevans.com)







“There are stories, Christmas stories that are stored away like boxes of garlands and frosted glass ornaments, to be brought out and cherished each year. I’ve come to believe that my story is a Christmas story. For it has forever changed the way I see Christmas.” (ricahrdpaulevans.com)
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So all the members, and whoever wants to read with us, these are the three books that you should focus on. Pick one up. More stuff to come...HAPPY READING!

Philp Gulley Field Trip

In our very first field trip, book club went to Punxsutawney. No, not to see the groundhog, but to trek to the Presbyterian Church. In case some of you missed the picture, this is us with Philip Gulley. He gave a very nice, and funny talk about his book series "Home to Harmony."

He is a master storyteller, and is wonderful at what he does. We wish that more members could have came, but that's ok. The four of us had a good time with one another. It was a nice Sunday April evening with a good author, good friends, and listening to what we book clubbers love the most...books!

Thanks to CC for organizing the trip. We hope to have more in the future. In the words of the great Willie Nelson, "...I can't wait to get on the road again."

The trip was April 20th, 2008. SB, KR, MB, & CC

THOUGHTS ON THE TREE

This past Saturday, November 15th, we discussed "Family Tree" by Delinsky.
The consensus was that it was an enjoyable, and thought provoking book. The book isn't just about race, or skin color, but also about trust, and your history, and events surrounding one another.

In an interesting discussion brought on by a member, it was asked our personal stories of contact with interracial relationships, or family lineage. It brought a wonderful discussion by our members as to how we are affected by race in our personal lives.

I got from the members that it was a book worth reading. We welcomed a hopefully new member to our book club, and we weclomed one back as well, which we are happy to see return. You know who you are, if you read this, or if anyone reads this. We are happy to see you out and about, strong, and still full of life. It will be hard, but we know you will be better as time passes. =)

Anyway, overall, I think it was about a ***1/2 star book. It's reccomded that you go out and read it.

Coming up: Book club's first field trip, and December's "choices"