BOOK CLUB | July
July 9, 2024: The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Rosemary Crawford will lead the discussion for the July meeting.
Author Nikki Erlick’s debut novel “The Measure” is an intriguing story about fate and how it weaves together eight ordinary people who need to make extraordinary choices.
These engaging cast of characters, and some unpredictable twists and turns, provide afascinating and imaginative story. Its effectiveness is best when the story takes the reader by surprise – particularly since the key benefit of the experience is the reader’s reactions – as well as those of the lead characters – to the event. One morning, all over the world, every person 22 years of age or older, is presented with a mysterious box. On the outside of the box, in the recipients’ native language, is an inscription that reads, “The measure of your life lies within.” Some people throw the box away. Some refuse to open it but tuck it away for safe keeping. Those who open it, find a single string. Scientists and data gatherers around the world eventually determine that the varying lengths of string signify the length of each person’s life. It is their fate and cannot be controlled. However, each person can control whether he/she chooses to open the box and know their fate; and how that knowledge affects life going forward. Mortality is certain, but the amount of time we have left is different for everyone as is the courage to make it count. Erlick says her debut novel was inspired by two Greek myths. The most obvious is Pandora and her box. The other myth is that of the three Fates: Clotho, who spun the thread of human fate,Lachesis, who dispensed it and Atropos, who cut each thread to determine the length of someone’s life.
AUGUST SELECTION
August 6, 2024 The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocomb
Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is planned; but Ray has a gift and a dream – he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist and noting will stand in his way.
Phyllis Aerenson will lead the discussion for the August meeting.
Please join us on July 9, 2024, at 4:00 pm in the Women’s Lounge as we discuss The Measure
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