Did you miss Senior Book Break?
Here are the titles and authors that were discussed on the topic of education:
Beyond the Miracle Worker by Kim E. Nielsen
This book is a biography of Anne Sullivan Macy, the woman who rose from poverty to teach Helen Keller, and the extraordinary friendship they shared.
The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy
The writer’s memoir of his early years teaching and the challenges he faced trying to educate segregated children who were far from equal.
Breaking Through by Francisco Jimenez
The trials of young Francisco and his family, trying to stay together in the late fifties and early sixties. This is the sequel to the award winning The Circuit.
Educated by Tara Westover
This book is a moving memoir rated Book of the Year 2018 by Amazon Editors. For those of us who took our education for granted, her fight to learn, to gain an education, is an inspiring reminder that knowledge truly is power.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
This enduring American classic is the tale of a young girl’s coming of age at the turn of the Twentieth century, Francie Nolan’s story is, by turns, overwhelming, sublime, heartbreaking and uplifting. An exciting novel of childhood in another time.
The Science of Happiness by the Editors of Time Magazine
New discoveries for a more joyful life – with charts, suggestions and practical applications included to enrich every life.
Book write-ups by local author Mary Mead. [link on her name: https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Mead/e/B00CB3OP8M]
Join us for the next Senior Book Break on August 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 am for great conversations about books over coffee and refreshments. The topic will be Romance. As always, both fiction and nonfiction books in your interpretation of the topic are encouraged!
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