November 18 Meeting at Kathy's

First order of business was the announcement of the best book for 2009 - 2010:

#1 - "The Help" by Katheryne Stockett

#2 - "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer

And now for what everyone describes as "the book" – "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" by Mary Roach. I recommended this book, first because it's about something real.  I listed all the books we've read so far, and find most are fiction or fiction based on fact.  Only 3 books were non - fiction and so I set out to remendy this.  The second reason I suggested this book is because I found it very informative.  I learned things I didn't know before and appreciated all those whose job it is to better humanity through jobs which others might find distasteful.  Several members agreed with me and several disagreed.  Alice said she couldn’t read it and found it unsettling.  Linda didn't care for it based on life experiences. As always we had a very – dare I say “lively” discussion and all had something to say.  I would really like to know how those who didn’t attend viewed the book but alas that is not to be.  Like the author, I did change my mind about donating my body to science but do believe that donating organs is extremely beneficial.

Next meeting will be at Edna’s home on Jan 20th and read "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom.

I wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving and will see you all at the “Purple Iris” Girls get together that Grace has organized on Dec 2.

Be well,

KAthy G