Hello All,
On our November 14 meeting, we met at the City Line Diner in New
City. I was so pleased to see everyone at our meeting. I was equally
happy everyone loved the book. House Rules by Jodi Piccoult is a story
about a teenager, Jacob Hunt, with Asperger's Syndrome. Jacob has an
obsession with forensic science, and he is accused of the murder of his
tutor. This was an emotionally powerful story that reminds us what it
means to be different, and how one can be treated in the legal system.
Jacob's mother and brother also suffer the social and financial
difficulties of the trial.
Our discussion led us to how people with disabilities are treated
within a family and in society. We also enjoyed the style of writing
Jodi Piccoult used in this story, because it gave us the opportunity to
understand the perspective of the major characters. Finally, we enjoyed a
variety of meals from the City Line Diner. We can't wait to meet again .
Thanks --
and Happy Thanksgiving,🍁🦃
Yvette
Hi Lovely Book Worms,
ReplyDeleteAs usual, good book discussion, good food, great company. Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors. She keeps you intrigued. Thanks Yvette for hosting and bringing the delicious cake! Be Blessed Ladies and have a Happy Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for this book club and all that it offers!! Enjoy!
I second Mary's comments. Yvette, I LOVED the book, and I had only read one other Picoult book until this meeting. And I didn't know I had to thank YOU, Yvette, for the delish cake. Thank you sooo much, and to all the bookworms, who made time to come AND READ THE BOOK! YAY! I'm grateful for ALL OF YOU. XXOO Robin
ReplyDeleteI loved the story! I just completed another of Jodi Picoult's books, Leaving Time. It was very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving to all my bookworm friends!
I loved the book and getting together with an amazing group of women who fill my bucket each and every time. Looking forward to next time!
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving and is enjoying the long weekend. Happy reading and shopping!
XOXO
Awesome, Awesome everything!!! Loved this story
ReplyDeletebecause it made me realize how much more we should be aware of childen/people who deal with aspergers. Can we sometimes be insensitive because we don't understand or know enough? I'm so glad I got to learn more.
It was great to celebrate a birthday too. Fret not Robin the best is yet to come.
Can't wait to see you all again next month.
XooX