The Locale: Gina's
The Book: Moments after Lisbeth is born, she’s taken from her mother and handed over to an enslaved wet nurse, Mattie, a young mother separated from her own infant son in order to care for her tiny charge. Thus begins an intense relationship that will shape both of their lives for decades to come. Though Lisbeth leads a life of privilege, she finds nothing but loneliness in the company of her overwhelmed mother and her distant, slave-owning father. As she grows older, Mattie becomes more like family to Lisbeth than her own kin and the girl’s visits to the slaves’ quarters—and their lively and loving community—bring them closer together than ever. But can two women in such disparate circumstances form a bond like theirs without consequence? This deeply moving tale of unlikely love traces the journey of these very different women as each searches for freedom and dignity. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22319275-yellow-crocus
Laila Ibrahim
Sarah's Summary: We had a great book club yesterday- Thanks, Gina! The Hoppin' John, corn casserole and apple, chocolate chip, walnut cake were all amazing. Thanks for a fun meeting. Overall, the Yellow Crocus was well received. It certainly didn't make anyone's top ten list, but it was an easy book and enjoyable. An interesting glimpse into the life of a plantation daughter and wet nurse. It was suggested that we find a book on the underground railroad sometime in the future. I, for one, would certainly like to learn more about how it worked.
Erik Larson's Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania won overwhelmingly for our meeting at Lori's. And so, we move on to WWI. We will pick a meeting time at our next meeting.
Sadly, we say goodbye to a long-timer as Yeline makes the move to Orlando at the end of the month. You certainly will be missed! I will think of you every time I make your incredible flan. Yeline was responsible for some great book suggestions: A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Hangman's Daughter and The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, among others. I think you joined in 2008! I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you, Yeline. You are more than welcome to join our meetings while you are in Tallahassee for committee meetings and session!
I will be hosting our next gathering on June 14th to discuss The Girl on the Train. I'll send out a reminder the week before. Susan H. is on deck to present our next selections, and Kristine is after Susan.
The Vote: Lori presented...
- Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson WINS!!
- In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides
- The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal by David McCullough
Next to Present: Susan H.
Then:
- Jessica
- Kristine
- Tassy
- Brandy
- Carmen
- Susan
- Brenda
