January 20 Meeting at Edna's

Happy New Year !!!!


This is the second year we are threatened with a snow storm while heading out to Edna's.  But it IS winter and we are prepared.  Ellen brought the tank and we can also hunker down at Edna's should we get snowed in.  Glenny's going to love that one.


After a wonderful meal, Edna asks if all liked the book and starts us out with question 1 on page 4 - the count down to Eddie's "final minutes left on earth".  It's a little book but we are really going to dissect this book. We discuss the five people Eddie meet and why.  Pam suggests that this book is similar to "It's a Wonderful Life" in that Eddie doesn't think his life is important until he is shown how his life effects others. The book bring out instances in our lives and the lives of others that are important.  Roe shares with us the story of her uncle who was a prison of war in WWII. We had a lot of discussion with the statement "all parents damage their children. It cannot be helped."  I think the word damage, a little too strong . All in all we have a very informative discussion and are glad to be a part of this dinner, I mean bookclub.  A surprise birthday cake is brought out for me and then the "pièce de résistance" -- Edna's beautiful candy apples are presented.


Next month we will meet at Rosemary's home and read  "The Mermaid Chair" by Sue Monk Kidd.


As a reminder, all the books for this year are posted in the blog.
We missed ya, Linda, Pat and Louisa.
See ya next month and happy reading.


KAthy G