February's Book

The Autobiography of 
Malcolm X
As Told to Alex Haley

February 16th (3rd Thurs)
8pm at Emily P.'s

The public library has a limited number of copies of this book.  However, Emily is willing to lend her copy out as soon as she's finished it.

Summary:
The famous black leader tells the story of his life, from his birth in St. Louis through his career as a criminal and eventual imprisonment, to his conversion to Islam, rise to leadership within the Black Muslims, and gaining of international prominence as a voice of black protest.

Summary from Pima County Public Library

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February's Book

North & South
by Elizabeth Gaskell

Feb. 21st (3rd Thurs.)
8pm at Emily P.'s

There's also a BBC miniseries that closely mirrors the novel.  It's available at the library, netflix, and amazon instant video.

Summary:
When her father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience, Margaret Hale is uprooted from her comfortable home in Hampshire to move with her family to the north of England. Initially repulsed by the ugliness of her new surroundings in the industrial town of Milton, Margaret becomes aware of the poverty and suffering of the local mill workers and develops a passionate sense of social justice. This is intensified by her tempestuous relationship with the mill-owner and self-made man, John Thornton, as their fierce opposition over his treatment of his employees masks a deeper attraction. In North and South, Elizabeth Gaskell skillfully fuses individual feeling with social concern, and in Margaret Hale creates one of the most original heroines of Victorian literature.

summary from www.goodreads.com

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May's Book

The 5000 year leap: the 28 great ideas that changed the world
by W. Cleon Skousen

May 19th (3rd Wed)
8pm at Cami's

Summary:
The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World. For many years in the United States there has been a gradual drifting away from the Founding Fathers original success formula. This has resulted in some of their most unique contributions for a free and prosperous society becoming lost or misunderstood. Therefore, there has been a need to review the history and development of the making of America in order to recapture the brilliant precepts which made Americans the first free people in modern times.
In this book, discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5000 years. Published by National Center for Constitutional Studies, a non-profit organization.

Summary from www.goodreads.com

Reviews:
A fascinating, in-depth study of the remarkable origins and enlightening ideas that helped to forge this great nation. I am proud to be an American and sincerely grateful for this God ordained nation. --Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Co-founder FranklinCovey, Speaker, Bestselling Author

I beg you to read this book filled with words of wisdom which I can only describe as divinely inspired. You will find answers to questions plaguing America, and more importantly you will find hope. I know I have! --Glenn Beck, Nationally Syndicated Radio and Television Host

The fight for the soul of our country is real! Every patriotic American, young and old, should read this book! --Chris Cannon, US House of Representatives, 1997-2009

Reviews found at www.amazon.com

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There's quite a wait for the book so reserve your copy early.

April's Book

Morningside Heights
by Cheryl Mendelson

April 10th at Emily's

Summary:
Long-time residents of Morningside Heights, a once marginal neighborhood attracting the attention of Wall Street types in search of a good investment and more space, are faced with dramatic changes to their community as increasing prices and a rising cost of living begin to force this group of artists, musicians, and intellectuals out of the area