Monday, April 28, 2014

2014 04-24 I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron hosted by Ed

I just want to say Thanks Ed for always being ready with a book and picking great books.
As always it was a great meeting. Great book, conversation and great friends. It’s hard to imagine that we’ve been together since 1997. I’m not sure many book club groups can say that.
Sorry some of you couldn’t join us. You were missed and maybe even talked about. Hehe  Sorry for the juggling around of the dates. First I made a mistake, tried to fix etc. but finally we got a date!
When asked why Ed picked this book he said “Because Gaye’s was so depressing”. Said with a twinkle in his eye and a smirk. He found this book light, intelligent and easy to read.
I can feel Nora’s pain or lack there of because she can’t remember why she walked into the kitchen or get in the car and forget where she’s going. So far I still recognized my daughter, family and friends. Nora wrote that most authors know when and how they came up with the inspiration to write a book but as the title says “I Remember Nothing” She think of this great idea for a book and then forget it but she guesses that at some point the idea stuck. It is sad that parts of her life slip away but she still has her sense of humor.
Everybody present and a couple who weren’t present said they loved loved the book. I was reading some of the reviews and some people weren’t happy with the way the story just stopped, they wanted more. Well our group loved it and thought it made you feel like you were sitting across the table with a friend just chatting over a drink.

And next to choose was Ms Jan. She wasn’t able to make it but I did get in touch with her and got the name of the next book.
Jan’s choice is Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith.  So don’t waste time so get that book and start reading. Our next meeting will be Thursday June 19th.
Next to choose will be Cindy, Kathy, Kris, Lauren, or Lisa Rhodes. Be ready Ladies!

Happy Reading
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Carla