Fourth Monday Book Group
Meets on Zoom every fourth Monday at 10:00am.
June Book: Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
June 26 Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago Mike Royko
Leader TBA
“New edition of the classic story of the late Richard J. Daley, politician and self-promoter extraordinaire, from his inauspicious youth on Chicago’s South Side through his rapid climb to the seat of power as mayor and boss of the Democratic Party machine. A bare-all account of Daley’s cardinal sins as well as his milestone achievements, this scathing work by Chicago journalist Mike Royko brings to life the most powerful political figure of his time…”
Leader TBA
“New edition of the classic story of the late Richard J. Daley, politician and self-promoter extraordinaire, from his inauspicious youth on Chicago’s South Side through his rapid climb to the seat of power as mayor and boss of the Democratic Party machine. A bare-all account of Daley’s cardinal sins as well as his milestone achievements, this scathing work by Chicago journalist Mike Royko brings to life the most powerful political figure of his time…”
July Book: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
July 24 Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents Isabel Wilkerson Leader: TBA
Another timely topic! The paperback edition containing updates of earlier material has been released recently. “An expansive interrogation of racism, institutionalized inequality and injustice . . . This is an American reckoning and so it should be. . . . It is a painfully resonant book and could not have come at a more urgent time.”—Fatima Bhutto, The Guardian.
Isabel Wilkerson also authored The Warmth of Other Suns which we discussed many months ago.
Another timely topic! The paperback edition containing updates of earlier material has been released recently. “An expansive interrogation of racism, institutionalized inequality and injustice . . . This is an American reckoning and so it should be. . . . It is a painfully resonant book and could not have come at a more urgent time.”—Fatima Bhutto, The Guardian.
Isabel Wilkerson also authored The Warmth of Other Suns which we discussed many months ago.
August Book: Lessons in Chemistry
August 28 Lessons in Chemistry Bonnie Garmus Leader: TBA
A witty, light-hearted novel that explores women’s worth and work through the adventures of Elizabeth Zott, a memorable heroine. Recently, and deservedly, on best-seller lists; worth the effort to locate a copy.
A witty, light-hearted novel that explores women’s worth and work through the adventures of Elizabeth Zott, a memorable heroine. Recently, and deservedly, on best-seller lists; worth the effort to locate a copy.
