February 26, 2008
Where:
Cubanita's
728 N Milwaukee Street
What:
Attendance = 4, two read the book, two did not
Book Discussion = We found the book infuriating (but highly interesting!), and delved into a deeper discussion on America's political history, current politics, and how Mr. Gore suggests we got from one to the other. The book also describes the effect different forms of media have on public debate, and how this affects America's current public forum - especially in regards to politics. Overall, everyone found the book intriguing, the two who did not read it beforehand expressed more desire to read it after our conversation.
Book Club Guidelines = During a short brainstorming session, those in attendance decided to add variety to our book selection by creating a rotating schedule of Nonfiction, Fiction, and Biography. After further discussion, we decided to create a Quarterly Series Topic (4 series topics per calendar year), in which we will choose one Nonfiction, Fiction, and Biography for each 3-month cycle.
Our first Quarterly Series is Education, and will continue for the months of March, April, and May. Our first book, the Education Nonfiction, will be "The Overachievers," by Alexandra Robbins.
***We are currently taking suggestions for a Fiction book for our Education Series to be read in April. Click the link on the right to email me with your ideas.
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