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Cover2Cover Book Club: "The Obituary Writer"

Cover2Cover Book Club: "The Obituary Writer"

On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, an uncompromising young wife and mother obsessed with the glamour of Jackie O, struggles over the decision of whether to stay in a loveless marriage or follow the man she loves and whose baby she may be carrying. Decades earlier, in 1919, Vivien Lowe, an obituary writer, is searching for her lover who disappeared in the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By telling the stories of the dead, Vivien not only helps others cope with their grief but also begins to understand the devastation of her own terrible loss. The surprising connection between Claire and Vivien will change the life of one of them in unexpected and extraordinary ways. Part literary mystery and part love story, The Obituary Writer examines expectations of marriage and love, the roles of wives and mothers, and the emotions of grief, regret, and hope..

Pick up a copy of The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood and register to join us to discuss the book. The audiobook is also available to borrow from both Libby and Hoopla.  Participants must register to attend.

 

 

Date:
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Mannington Meeting Room
Campus:
Mannington Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  In Person Onsite  
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Event Organizer

Janet Besedich

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