Join us at the Book Club on August 20th when we will be discussing A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott, chosen by Kati Mendoza – one of her favorite books!
Lost by Jacqueline Davies
In July, we discussed the book Lost by Jacqueline Davies: Tragedy and Loss. Lost is such a fitting title – each person is characterized in some way by that one word, either they have lost a someone, lost their dignity, their purpose, or lost their ability to exercise their free will. Seventeen-year-old Essie is a Jewish girl living in Manhattan in 1911. She is unable to take care of her six-year-old sister, Zelda, because she has a job at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. At the factory, she befriends the new girl, Harriet. She relates to her on a deeper level, because she realizes that Harriet is sad, lonely and lost. We see Essie navigate through her own loss and tragedy as the author alternates between the past and the present, weaving the story together like an intricate web.
Upcoming Books:
September: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt chosen by Sandi
October: Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon chosen by Donna D
November: Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver chosen by Sari
What is ESO?
ESO stands for Epsilon Sigma Omicron. It is a special reading program encouraging education and literacy. ESO requires a free membership at the CFWC (state) level. To join, complete a pledge form and have it signed by your club ESO Chairman (Susan D.) and your District ESO Chairman. Then you can forward it to the CFWC Chairman, Reggie Mattox.
