August 16 Meeting at Sharon's

A lively discussion centered around the definition and practice of racism addressed in Jodi Picoult’s novel, small great things. We also “centered” around (we missed you, Pat) an array of food, which included chicken tenders with various sauces, a zucchini/tomato/cheese casserole, and a blackberry cobbler, along with goodies provided by others. We never go hungry! The title of the book and the heart of the story were taken from a Martin Luther King quote: “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” The thoughts and actions of a white supremacist character were disturbing enough for at least one member that she couldn’t read the chapters attributed to him (Turk). The concept of equality vs. equity was also discussed in relation to the book and in the world today. We welcomed Edna’s English cousin, Pat, who had also read the book and shared with us the issues surrounding race in England.

Sharon