The Bell House by Ruth Hamilton

March 23, 2007

Location: Margaret's home

Members: Virginia, Francoise, Louise, Carmen, Margaret, Louise, Bea, Marvel, Wilma, Gisela

This was a story that caught all of our attention.

There was mystery and intrigue, romance and faith, and a dog that seemed to have the ability to be everywhere helping everyone when he was needed. The old Jewish grandmother was someone to be reckoned with and life in a small town where everyone knows your business (funeral homes, beauty parlours) made this another good book to sit back and enjoy.

As usual we managed to have plenty of open discussion, good food, good drinks, plenty of laughter and a wonderful time was had by all.

Notes respectfully submitted by Marvel on May 9, 2007

Deafening by Frances Itani

January 19th, 2007

Location: Gisela's home

Members: Virginia, Francoise, Louise, Carmen, Margaret, Louise, Bea, Marvel, Wilma, Gisela 

Most people found the book slow to get into but once begun enjoyed it immensely. The special relationships between grand daughter/grandmother and sister/sister were beautiful. The contrast between being in a world of silence (Deaf) and the husband being at war (were the world was deafening) was also noted as being interesting to read about.

It was interesting to read about how the war affected women that stayed at home, as well as the men when they came home; and to see the strength that they all had which helped them to get through all of their difficulties (illnesses, death, loss).

It was agreed that this was another good read.

As usual, we managed to have plenty of open discussion, good food, good drinks, plenty of laughter and a wonderful time was had by all.

Notes respectfully submitted by Marvel on May 9, 2007