We met on June 4, at City Line Diner for our last book of the year The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. The book was well loved by everyone, however there were mixed feelings about visiting Alaska. Kristin Hannah’s portrayal of Alaska is so vivid, it almost makes you feel like you are there. It is not a glamorous, resort type of place -- but rather a down to earth, smell the air, and take in the beauty of the grandeur.
Cora and Leni are pulled to the unknown land of Alaska by their father, Ernst, in search of a new beginning. Little do they know that this adventure will lead to many unexpected and unwanted events. The troubled relationship between Cora and Ernst brings to the surface the question of “Why do women stay in an abusive relationship?”. As we all agreed on this, there are many reasons why, and few good endings. Many topics surfaced while discussing the book, including the effects of war and PTSD, the relationships between parent and child, and the need for survival in many ways. We all loved the strength in the characters of the women in the book - from Large Marge to Leni - a young woman with extraordinary wisdom.
This book grabs your attention and makes you want to keep reading. Thank you all for coming, enjoy the summer and see you in September!!
XOOX,
Maria Rego
Loved sharing time with all of you. Hope to see you soon.
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Hope everyone had a great summer - I apologize for the delay in posting. I LOVED this book, and recommended it to many friends. XXOO -- Robin L.
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