July’s book (31st July)
It was decided that for July the theme would be “a good holiday read”, so you can choose whatever you wish to read and then share your views with the group.
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June’s book
At May’s book club meeting both books were felt to be a success and felt that they covered mental health conditions in a sensitive manner.
June’s choice of books are -
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: 25th Anniversary Edition by Robert M. Pirsig
Book Description
Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son, the book becomes a personal and philosophical odyssey into fundamental questions of how to live. Resonant with the confusions of existence, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a touching and transcendent book of life.Synopsis
The narration of a summer motorcycle trip undertaken by a father and his son becomes a text which speaks directly to the confusions and agonies of existence, detailing a personal, philosophical odyssey.
The Apologist by Jay Rayner
The Apologist of Jay Rayner’s novel is Marc Basset, a restaurant critic known for his scathing reviews. When his review of one establishment leads the chef to commit suicide, Basset finds himself apologising to the chef’s family. They took his apology so well and he felt so grand about it, that he begins to apologise to everyone he’s ever wronged. This leads to a job as Chief Apologist for the United Nations, and he travels the world apologising for everything from slavery to colonialism to the Holocaust. This gathers his own fame and celebrity, but perhaps Basset will be forced to apologise for his apologies. Jay Rayner’s satire has received positive reviews with the Observer saying, “Rayner has taken an impossible synopsis and somehow turned it into something funny, clever and ever so slightly chilling.”We are hoping that we can entice Mary Porter as a special guest to June’s meeting as The Apologist is one of her favourite books.
It was decided that we would not read the book “Letter Home” by Karen Alanizi. I have a copy of the book and have read it, so if anyone wishes to borrow it please let me know and I will bring it to the next meeting. [Fiona]
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