A short and sweet visit; I was so sorry to miss the reported discussion on "Defending Jacob" at Kate's. From Diane, Julie and Kate: great debate and pondering about the murder gene and family dynamics ensued around the dining table (also great food and drink!) "Jake was guilty; Jake was innocent; Jake's mother did it." Everyone agreed that it was an engaging read.
Kate further addressed, "Reactive Attachment Disorder with which Jacob was diagnosed, although it was noted in the book that this would be a very unusual diagnosis for a boy without severe attachment (abandonment) or abuse issues with his primary caregiver. I don't think a boy raised as Jacob was could have this diagnosis. I do think there were several underdeveloped or unsubstantiated ideas thrown at the reader in this book - probably why we had so many different interpretations and opinions in our discussion. Regardless, the book certainly held my attention and was a great topic for discussion."
Fantastic titles were presented by Kate for November's choice:
~ "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors and the Collision of Two Cultures" by Anne Fadiman
~ ""The Book of Unknow Americans: A Novel" by Cristina Henriquez
~ "Euphoria" by Lily King
~"To Rise Again at a Decent Hour" by Joshua Ferris *chosen
Holiday plans are being researched. Kate and Karen have graciously agreed to be our committee. Stay tuned. Thank you so much K & K!!
And it's Throwback Thursday........
From March 2005:
Happy Reading,
LK
