The GTG Book Club met at Sylvia's on February 17. Corn chowder was served for dinner with slider sandwiches and salad. Lively discussion followed.
Our February book, "We Begin at the End" by Chris Whitaker, is about 13 year old Duchess and a 40 something police chief, Walk, who don't seem to have a lot in common. Duchess, a self-proclaimed outlaw, is unflinchingly protective of her 5 year old brother Robin and her mother Star, who is incapable of taking care of herself or her two children. Walk grew up with Star and Vincent, his best friend. Through the years, he strives to look after Star and in particular Duchess and Robin. The story begins when Walk's childhood friend Vincent returns after spending 30 years in prison, and how Walk and Duchess face the trouble that comes with his return. This is a story about two kinds of families---the one we are born into and the ones we create...a story of love, loyalty, revenge, forgiveness and finally hope.
We missed you, Edna, Grace, Louisa and Rosemary,
Sylvia
