Oconee Democrats' book for July ~ Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks



Geraldine Brooks' "Caleb's Crossing" is on tap for the July discussion
of the Oconee Democrats' book group.

It's based on a real person: the first Native American to attend -- and
graduate from -- Harvard  . . . in 1665.

Lynn Neary of NPR included the book in a short list of the best book
club picks of 2011 (though I didn't know this when I chose it!) -- and
characterized the works on the list as "sure to catalyze serious and
lively conversation." She describes the book as a "satisfying but
sobering look at the early days of this country . . .  a great pick for
lovers of historical fiction."

Many people really love the Australian-born author, who won the Pulitzer
Prize for an earlier book ("March").

Our group meets at Piccolo's restaurant in the Bell's shopping center in
Watkinsville at 7 PM the last Wednesday of each month. Some of us arrive
at about 6:30 to order dinner or drinks and often to talk politics.

Join us July 25th if you'd like to talk about our nation's history!

Sincerely,

Pat Priest
Member, Oconee Democrats


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