The GTG bookclub met on April 20, 2017 at Rosemary's, for food and discussion of the book "Two Rivers", by T. Greenwood.
We missed Pat, Dricka and Grace, and I asked a guest to join us, Susan Silvestri, sister- in- law of Rosemary. A light meal of Minestrone Soup (with lots of noodles haha), biscuits, and light snacks were served, after which the infamous Cheesecake, along with various desserts were also offered.
The book "Two Rivers", one of about 12 written by the author T. Greenwood, was enjoyed by most of us. A few of the ladies, found the book confusing and tiring with the movement back and forth to present and past by the main character, Harper Montgomery.
The book took place during the 1950 - 1980 time period in Vermont. This was a time period of much controversy and difficulties in our American history. There was the Vietnam War, civil rights, racial Issues, and women rights. Racial disparity in parts of our country relating to the treatment and prejudice that existed then and to a smaller degree now, was discussed. The racial issue was perhaps at the core of the main theme in this book. Harper struggled with the guilt from a previous racial encounter and had much guilt and remorse that he carried for many years.
Most of us were surprised at the ending and why Maggie, (the pregnant black girl) came to find Harper, who thought she was out to fulfill a vendetta that happened in his Past. It was a story of guilt and resolution, love, loss and forgiveness. A real" pick me up."
Actually, it did have somewhat of a happy ending.
Thanks all for coming. I tried to downplay the dinner theme and hope you enjoyed the food and beverages. Enjoyed hosting and next time it will be rice cakes and water (with lemon), only kidding. 
Love to you all and look forward to our next bookclub meeting at Louisa's. The book is "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry", by Fredrik Blackman.
Rosemary
