THE NOMINEES ARE ...

I can't wait to talk about this book. I've had several people already generating discussion. "Don't you think we would have reacted just like Deborah did," was one question someone asked me tonight? And "If she knew her daughter had been drinking," wouldn't that have changed what she did? But after all ... did that really have anything to do with the outcome???

We have a lot to talk about with this one!
The nominees: So far we have 2 books that have been nominated for our July Book.
The first one is: The Shack

It sounds like a good one, an inspirational read, so it may be a little like our first one. It is a short book for those of you that are feeling a little overwhelmed about having to read ... so it's a possibility.

The next nomination is: Twenty Wishes.

This looks like a good book also. I will probably read this one whether it it our selection or not. She is one of my favorite authors. It sort of sounds like a "Bucket List" type of book. Although I haven't seen that movie, it has a good story line and contains some thought-provoking issues.

We need more nominations ... but I thought I'd go ahead and throw those out there!

Can't wait to see everyone Tuesday!

READING BY THE POOL

Do you read more in the summertime? I love to "float" in the pool and read, but it has become increasingly more difficult as the years go by. I don't have a pair of prescription sunglasses. I went to the eye doctor, but he says I don't need a prescription. I have to wear reading glasses (more like magnifying glasses) to read, and I find it is hard to read in the bright sunlight. I haven't found a pair of flip shades that stay on my glasses.

I don't think I'm the only one with this problem, but I don't think I've ever asked anyone before. Since most of the FaLaLa Book Club members are about my age .... surely someone will have a solution ??? Please share!!

Our next book club meeting is next TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd. Panera Bread at 6:30 ... Hope to see you all there!! Even if you haven't finished the book, of course, you are welcome to come to the meeting. You can join in the discussion ... and be a part of choosing our July book!

GET A BACKBONE!

Is it just me or does anyone else want to yell at Deborah Monroe to get a backbone? I was thinking ... why is she allowing herself to be "abused" by her daughter, her ex-husband, her father, and even her patients. She is such a pleaser ... or is she a control freak? Definitely something to think about.

Then I think of her role as a mother ... and I remember a time when my daughter might have told me she was going to burn the house down and I might have said, "Do you want me to get you some matches or a lighter?" ... and then I realize I need to be more understanding of what she is going through.

If you haven't started reading, you can still do it! This book is 343 pages ... if it's a chore for you to find time to read, you only have to read approximately 20 pages a day and you can still finish it before our next meeting

Let me know how it's going ... are you frustrated with any of the characters? Who do you relate to so far? We have a lot to talk about with this one.

Happy reading!

MAY MEETING

Our first book club meeting was a huge success! I think it was a consensus among all present that the book was a great one... very moving and inspirational. We could have talked about it for hours.

Before we move on ... a huge thank you to Richard for taking the photo for us.

We have chosen our next book. It is .... (drum roll) ...

THE SECRET BETWEEN US
AUTHOR: BARBARA DELINSKY

I have started reading it and it is a GOOD one! It is totally different from our first book ... it is fiction ... it's going to be a great discussion!

The next meeting is:

Tuesday, June 3

(same itinerary... that seemed to work out well for everyone!)

6:30 ... dinner (if you choose)

@ Panera Bread in Hurst

7:15 ... Decide on next month's book

7:30 ... Discussion of The Secret Between Us

8:30 ... Close

A VISIT WITH THE AUTHORS

Wow! It was amazing. I cannot tell you how extraordinary these gentlemen are. It is truly an unbelievable story. I wish you all could have been there to meet Ron Hall and Denver Moore and hear them talk about their journey to this point. They have been guest speakers in places around the United States, and today had 3 one-hour radio interviews ... so to have them right here in Grapevine in a gymnasium with a few hundred people present is almost unthinkable.

Next Tuesday they will be in Washington, D.C. at the White House to receive an award for their contribution surrounding advancing literacy in the United States.

As promised, Denver Moore is truly "carrying the torch that Miss Debbie lit" to continue sharing God's word to all he comes in contact with. He even sang a song at the end ... it was so moving.

I am looking forward to tomorrow night, as I hope you all are, to our first book club meeting!

See you there!