Friday, October 7, 2016

October Book Pick

Chelsea has selected our book this month, The Mourning Dove, A Story of Love by Larry Barkdull. It is a quick read - only 84 pages.   

Reviews:
From Amazon:
Nine-year-old Hannibal Huish is orphaned and lives with his recently widowed grandfather, Pop, who teaches Hannibal about love and the "right" things to do in life. David Hunter reads in a quiet, even voice the didactic stories and parables that represent Pop's method of teaching Hannibal. The grandson and a neighbor boy are sometimes mischievous; they're mostly children who are exploring the world and learning about right and wrong. Hunter conveys Pop's love and firm hand with a slightly stricter voice in contrast to the voice of the youthful Hannibal. The moralistic concepts are lightly veiled Christian concepts of honesty, respect and love.

 From Google:
The year is 1959, in Boise, Idaho. Nine-year-old Hannibal has lost his parents and moves in with his recently widowed grandfather, Pop. Hannibal grows up under the loving guidance of Pop, who subtly imparts life's important lessons: the responsibility that comes with love, the nature of charity respect for all living things, and the dangers in telling a lie. Pop is a humble man whose loving example extends far beyond his small circle. While he has attained no social recognition or position, the ripple effect of his example reaches generations into the future. With simple storytelling and honest sentiment, The Mourning Dove answers the question, "What is the worth of one person?"


Come join us! Book club is a great place to have an intellectual discussion, chat with great friends, and enjoy a delicious treat.  Spread the word too! If you have a friend who loves to read, invite them to join us.  Bring suggestions for future books to read.  What is your favorite book? What is a book you recently read?

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