“BARBARA BUSH REFLECTIONS”
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE

Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both wife and mother of a president.  Barbara Bush’s prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity.  Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, compassion, and her devotion to family.  She has become one of the most admired first ladies.  She remains a beloved public figure today.

Reflections” will delight with warmth and wit as well as with candid revelations and anecdotes.

 

FRIENDS THROUGH THICK
AND THIN
By Gloria Gaither, Peggy Benson,
 Sue Buchanan, Joy Thackenzie

Gloria, Peggy, Sue and Joy offer insights into creating a healing, helping and humorous circle of friends, using the metaphor of a garden.   Preparing the soil and planting the seeds of friendship, the women share the lessons they’ve learned about cultivating relationships that grow stronger through life’s seasons.

   

SARAH’S QUILT
By Nancy E. Turner

Sarah’s Quilt” is the long awaited sequel to
These is My Words”. 

In 1906 the badlands of southern Arizona Territory is a desolate place where a three-year drought has changed the landscape forever.  And just when it seems life couldn’t get worse, Sarah learns her brother and his family have been trapped in the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
Sarah is a pioneer of the truest spirit, courageous but gentle, as she fights to save her family’s home………and then Udel Harris and his son come riding down the dusty road.
    

   

A CHRISTMAS VISITOR
By Anne Perry

Anne Perry consistently dazzles us with emotion, intrigue and psychological depth.

The Dreghorn family is gathering for a reunion in the Lake District of England.  The tranquility is soon shattered by what appears to be an accidental death.  The victim’s distraught wife, Antonia, summons her godfather, the distinguished Henry Rathbone.  Now Rathbone must put his analytical capacities to the test as he assumes the role of investigator.  Will another poor soul meet the same untimely end?

   

TRUE BELIEVER
By Nicholas Sparks

“True Believer” is a love story that explores the deepest mysteries of all, those of the heart.

Jeremy Marsh is the ultimate New Yorker, when he receives a letter from tiny Boone Creek, NC about ghostly lights that appear in a legend-shrouded cemetery.  He can’t resist driving down to investigate.

Jeremy expects to spend a quick week in “the sticks” before speeding back to New York City.  But from the moment he sets eyes on Lexie, he is intrigued.  Here is a story about taking chances and following your heart.

   

       

Join Our Book Clubs

The evening book club will meet next on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.  in the Parlour where they will discuss the book In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner.  If you have any questions contact Pat Terbrueggen at 248-545-4980.

The afternoon book club will meet next on Thursday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. in  the Religious Studies Library where they will discuss the book No Ordinary Times by Doris Goodwin.  If you have any questions please contact Vickie Dickinson at 248-435-2903.

Last Updated  -  November 25, 2005