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End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

2017-09-27 19:00:00 2017-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Between the Lines book group discusses this inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a "book club" that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Dyer-Schererville

Wednesday, September 27
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2017-09-27 19:00:00 2017-09-27 20:00:00 America/Chicago End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Between the Lines book group discusses this inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a "book club" that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Dyer-Schererville

Dyer-Schererville

Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Between the Lines book group discusses this inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a "book club" that brings them together as her life comes to a close.

"What are you reading?"

That's the question Will Schwalbe asks his mother, Mary Anne, as they sit in the waiting room of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 2007, Mary Anne returned from a humanitarian trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan suffering from what her doctors believed was a rare type of hepatitis. Months later she was diagnosed with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, often in six months or less.

This is the inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a "book club" that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Over the next two years, Will and Mary Anne carry on conversations that are both wide-ranging and deeply personal, prompted by an eclectic array of books and a shared passion for reading. Their list jumps from classic to popular, from poetry to mysteries, from fantastic to spiritual. The issues they discuss include questions of faith and courage as well as everyday topics such as expressing gratitude and learning to listen. Throughout, they are constantly reminded of the power of books to comfort us, astonish us, teach us, and tell us what we need to do with our lives and in the world. Reading isn't the opposite of doing; it's the opposite of dying.

Will and Mary Anne share their hopes and concerns with each other--and rediscover their lives--through their favorite books. When they read, they aren't a sick person and a well person, but a mother and a son taking a journey together. The result is a profoundly moving tale of loss that is also a joyful, and often humorous, celebration of life: Will's love letter to his mother, and theirs to the printed page.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Discussion Groups |

Dyer-Schererville

Phone: 219-322-4731

Branch manager
Beth

Hours
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

About the branch

The Dyer-Schererville Branch is located in Schererville on the south side of US 30 (Lincoln Highway), just west of US 41 (Indianapolis Boulevard) at Fountain Park Drive. The branch features a warm and inviting atmosphere with wood furnishings, subtle colors, brick accents, and friendly staff. Along with a large collection of books, audio, and DVDs for all ages, eighteen internet stations and free WiFi are provided. Educational and entertaining events occur monthly. Visit Check Out to apply for a library card and stop by Information for help with locating materials, using a computer, or finding a good book to read.

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