Our 2017 school year book club was up to an uplifting start with the novel, WONDER by R. J. Palacio. It was so nice to reconnect with everyone. For those of you unable to attend, we missed you. Hope all enjoyed the discussion, great company, and slow service (haha). Hopefully, after reading about Auggie's life, all of your already overflowing, generous hearts will be filled with even just a little more empathy, love, compassion, and kindness towards others.
It was my pleasure to host September's meeting at Blu Fig --
Irene
For kindness begets kindness evermore -- Sophocles
If you ever feel lost, let your heart be your compass. -- Emily
If plan "A" doesn't work, just remember: the alphabet has 25 more letters. --Unknown
All you need is love. --John Lennon and Paul McCartney
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it, and hang on.--Thomas Jefferson
Wonderful work, Robin! I was reluctant to read this story, but many characters showed such humanity that I was glad to have read it!
ReplyDeleteHi Irene,
ReplyDeleteThank You for hosting the first book for our 9th year! Woo HOO!!Thank you for all the delicious appetizers. So awesome . I enjoyed the book and the messages thru out. I am really moved by the message of "being kinder than necessary " I want to instill that in my prospective schools this year. We need more kindness to be given to ourselves, our families, our friends and our jobs. I look forward to another year of growing with my book club ladies. Be Blessed Mary
Hi Bookworms,
ReplyDeleteI read this book in 2 parts -- on audio at the beginning of the summer, and with my eyes at the end of the summer! I truly enjoyed it, so thank you for choosing it Irene. In my super stressed out "OH NO IT'S SEPTEMBER, how can I get through this again?", I'm trying to be "kinder than is necessary" to my more challenging kids. Thank you Irene, for the delish appetizers.
XXOO
Robin L.
Dear Bookworms,
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice time once again at Blu Fig. I enjoyed our time together. Thanks Irene for the delicious appetizers. I enjoyed listening to this book. The voices really captured Auggie's condition. It was a story which taught wonderful lessons on humanity. Best part was, there was a happy ending. Good chioce Irene!
Best wishes for a blessed school year!
Millie