Inspirational Stories about Women Who Overcome Insurmountable Odds Book Discussion Group with Ileen Gottesfeld

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Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

Wednesday's April 12th, May 3rd, May 24th and June 14th at 10 am.  (Sign Up Required) Can girls “beat the odds’ life presents to them to make a better life for themselves?

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue (Wednesday, April 12th 10 am)

A masterful exploration of what happens in an African village when the reckless drive for profit, coupled with the ghost of colonialism, comes up against one community’s determination to hold on to its ancestral land and a young woman’s willingness to sacrifice everything for the sake of her people’s freedom.

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The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré (Wednesday, May 3rd 10 am)

Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in her path, Adunni never loses sight of her goal of escaping the life of poverty she was born into so that she can build the future she chooses for herself – and help other girls like her do the same. 

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The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd (Wednesday, May 24th 10 am)

This historical novel, set in the 1700s, has 16 year old Eliza left in charge of her father’s three plantations. Realizing indigo plants would be profitable, she brings them to South Carolina despite everyone doubting her efforts. She persists and is credited with creating the indigo industry in South Carolina.

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The Henna Artist  by Alka Joshi (Wednesday, June 14th 10 am)

Escaping from an abusive marriage, 17 year old Lakshimi makes her way alone to the city of Jaipur. She struggles to realize her dreams in a society not designed for independent women or freedom of choice. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does.

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Books are available at the library 3 weeks before each meeting. 

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This series is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities New York.