Thursday, February 10, 2011

Cutting For Stone


We met in the Neary Library because it was Thursday - and so many book club members have Adult Ed on Thursday nights. It was our last meeting with Diana. Sigh....

The meeting was small, and more than a bit subdued. We all missed Miggy so much, and prayed that her father will improve rapidly. How she coordinated our food for the meeting and a questions list while in Florida, is quite miraculous.

We discussed Shiva and Marion's relationship as twin brothers. Did Shiva have Aspergers? Perhaps. Gennet, Stone, Hema and Ghosh also were discussed. Ghosh was a lovable character. We puzzled over the true meaning of Cutting For Stone. We shared some moments about the horrors of medical care in this country. We talked about Verghese as a physician - and our bad experiences with doctors that have their hands on the doorknobs to run to see their next patients, and don't give us the attention and time we truly need. Immigration was another theme. And we agreed that "Geography is our destiny".

Hoping all can attend the next book club meeting on March 14, when Carmen Cruz will host The Memory Keeper's Daughter.



Maria finished the last 2 pages!









The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah

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