We met at Vilma's a week late as she had been under-the-weather the week before. As usual, we had a nice discussion regarding the book, Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. We all learned more about Apartheid and the construction of townships, such as Soweto. The " crime" was being born to a black mother and a white (Swiss) father. Trevor had gone on to being a well-known comic, even outside of South Africa.
Greater Pittsboro Metro Area Book Club
Sunday, April 7, 2024
March Meeting
Friday, March 1, 2024
February Meeting and 150th Book Chosen!
Thanks to Linda for hosting!!
We have a new member and welcome her! Lisa is a friend of Linda's.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
January Meeting
Thanks to Lindy for hosting the January meeting.
The library book club kits are working out great - what a nice service!
We all enjoyed the book and discussed growing tobacco in NC. Linda grew up on a farm and they grew tobacco in the far west of VA. We talked about how the warnings against smoking didn't take place until much later than the story in the book (1940"s) Dolly was not in attendance but sent her thoughts on the story along with returning the book to Sharon. Things that she liked: (1) Every person in the community was expected to play a role in the tobacco industry; interesting to see the breakdown of those roles. (2) The shift in the workforce as WWII ended and the struggles women faced to maintain their space in it. (3) The ingenuity of young girls in general to find ways to have income and gain a skill (sewing) - they used what they had at hand and relied on their intelligence that was often overlooked by the men in their lives and community.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
December/Holiday Meeting
Thanks to Sharon for hosting the Holiday meeting.
The "Naughty Santa Gift Exchange" was met with only one "steal"....
We all enjoyed "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isalbel Allende. We learned some of life in the past in Chile, Venezuela and Spain with Franco.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
October Meeting
We had a great meeting at Jean's house - thanks to Lindy for arranging to supply all of our books from the library!
Wonderful snacks, particularly the choco mouse cake Jean got from Phoenix Bakery in Pittsboro!
Great discussion about western history and the lack of teaching it to middle/high schoolers. We were all saddened that our government allowed such cruelty and conspiracy to happen on such a large scale at the time.
Sharon will host the "Holiday" meeting - Tuesday December 12th. Remember that there will be the "Dirty Santa" steal-a-present game so bring a fun wrapped gift to exchange (try to limit it to $15-$20).
Next month's will be
A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabella Allende
Jean has picked up 10 copies of the book so go to her house to pick up your copy of the library book!
Be sure to check out the list to the right of other books members are reading.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
September Meeting
Thursday, August 24, 2023
August Meeting
Last minute change and Dolly was able to host. We all wish Jean's sister well.
We
all enjoyed the book, "One Thousand White Women" and know it is
completely fiction. We came to understand what the Indians experienced
as white settlers crossed the US through the years and settled in the
lands that they used to roam subsisting off the land through the ages.
Next book is : " Bicycle Diaries" by David Byrne
Check out the "other books" link - lots of interesting ones this month.