Lakeside Women's Club Friday Book Review
2012 Friday Book Review Schedule
All Lakeside residents and guests (including men) are invited to book reviews at 1:30 pm Friday at Green Gables, the Victorian cottage home of the Lakeside Women's Club located at 161 Walnut Avenue. The book selections will re-introduce attendees to interesting people and historical events and challenge our thinking. Participants do not need to read the books prior to attending the Friday reviews. Check the weekly Lakesider for further details.
Day: Friday
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Green Gables, 161 Walnut Avenue (Note change in location for August 24)
WEEK 1 (June 29) |
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| Land Remembered by Patrick Smith |
Reviewer: Bea Walker |
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A three generation saga (1858-1968) of the MacIvey family who, as poor cattle ranchers, rose to Miami real estate fame. |
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WEEK 2 (July 6) |
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| In the Garden of the Beasts by Erik Larson |
Reviewer: Dr. Carter Bobbitt |
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A portrait of Berlin during the rise of the Nazis as experienced by William E. Dodd, ambassador to Germany in 1933. |
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WEEK 3 (July 13) |
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| Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson |
Reviewer: Carolyn Swanger |
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The author presents a witty picture of family relationships, conflicts and their surprising resolution in a small English village. |
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WEEK 4 (July 20) |
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| Almost Friends by Philip Gulley |
Reviewer: Lynne Woods |
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A Quaker congregation finds themselves divided when a favorite pastor takes a sabbatical and a perky young woman takes his place. |
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WEEK 5 (July 27) |
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| The Making of the Mongol World by Jack Wetherford |
Reviewer: Jan Hamilton |
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The story reveals how Genghis Khan and the Mongol army conquered more land and people in Asia in 25 years than the Romans did in over 400 years. |
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WEEK 6 (August 3) |
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| The Jekyl Island Club by Brent Monahan |
Reviewer: Patti Foley |
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In 1899, a murder is committed in the exclusive playground of millionaires known as Jekyll Island. A local sheriff is committed to bringing the murderer to justice before President McKinley arrives. |
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WEEK 7 (August 10) |
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| Man Seeks God-Flirtations with the Divine by Eric Weiner |
Reviewer: Peggy Malone |
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An agnostic has a health scare and travels the world seeking spiritual principles. |
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WEEK 8 (August 17) |
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| Room by Emma Donoghue |
Reviewer: Fran Warner |
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A best-selling novel about a mother and son held captive in a small room. Told through the eyes of a child, it is funny, scary and moving. |
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WEEK 9 (August 24) |
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Feel the Bonds That Draw: |
Reviewer: John Grabowski, PhD |
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Dr. Grabowski, Senior Vice President for Research and Publications/Krieger-Mueller Historian at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will review the book and discuss Civil War artifacts held by the Society. |
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