January 23, 2012
We enjoyed a great afternoon and dinner at Bella Rose Cafe in Haverstraw. Still Alice touched many of us so deeply. Almost everyone knew someone, or a loved one, who has been devastated by Alzheimer's disease. Lisa Genova brought the trials and tribulations to us so vividly - since she wrote the book in the voice of a patient with Alzheimer's. Many of us were comforted to know that we weren't the only ones to worry about our memories while reading the book. In the part where Alice visits the Doctor, who tests her memory by asking her to remember an address and name later on in her visit, I found myself trying to repeat the name so I, too, would remember it later on. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to discuss this touching, and memorable, novel.
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The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah
We met OUTDOORS and in person -- HURRAY - at The Blu Fig in New City to discuss The Four Wind sby Kristin Hannah. Ten of us showed us - yay ...
Hi ladies,
ReplyDeleteGreat book, very real and very touching.
Gave me some things to think about and question. As always I'm looking forward to having more discussions with all of you.
Maria R
Hello book worms,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book. Thank you Carmen for hosting and sharing this heartfelt book. It brought me to tears when she couldn't find the bathroom and ended up urinating on herself. Our kindergarten students have accidents like that. It was so sad that a woman of her age and professional status held in high esteem would experience humiliation due to a horrible illness. I appreciated all of your sharing and insight due to this touching story. As always I look forward to our next meeting. I can honestly say, I love you guys. Thanks for making it fun, and real!,
Affectionately
Mary