Tompkins County Public Library

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Library to Host Book Discussion Groups

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer opportunities for readers to talk about the 2012 Community Read, “The Life Before Us” by Romain Gary, as Community Read Coordinator Sarah Glogowski hosts two book discussion groups September 5 at 11 a.m. and September 6 at 6 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room West.

Participants of all ages are invited to share their impressions and discuss the relevance, themes and messages of  “The Life Before Us” in a judgment-free and welcoming environment.

“The Life Before Us,” is told by Momo, an orphaned Arab boy and Madame Rosa, the former lady of the night who cares for him and an ever-changing cast of children with the aid of monthly checks she receives from their prostitute mothers.  When the checks stop coming and Madame Rosa’s health begins to fail, the book’s real stories of love, belonging, identity and loss begin to emerge.

This program is free and open to the public; however, advance registration is requested. To register, contact Glogowski at (607) 272-4557 extension 255 or sglogowski@tcpl.org.


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