July 2010
Next term’s books are:
- 21st September: “Haweswater” by Sarah Hall
- 19th October: “Deaf Sentence” by David Lodge
- 16th November: “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
No meeting in December
Many of us will have enjoyed walking by Haweswater and pondered about those who used to live there. Hall’s book gives us a fictional account of the making of the reservoir and its impact on the residents of Mardale whose land, farmed for generations, will soon be lost under the water.
“Deaf Sentence” concerns an occupational hazard of growing older – that of losing one’s hearing. An amusing book with characters and family situations with whom we can all too easily relate. Unfortunately, this book is not available on loan from Carlisle but several copies are available on order from Kendal library.
Family is also the theme of Adichie’s book, here set against the background of the horrific Biafran war. Adichie won the Orange Prize for fiction with her story of a family’s struggle to survive in those harrowing times.
We are a friendly group and during the year read a varied selection of books, of which many are chosen on the recommendation of members.
If you would like to join us please give me a ring.