Alright Ladies, here are the selections we have made for this month. I know that Mothers Day is in May but we are going to get a jump on it by reading two books that are centered around Mother and Daughter relationships. Before we begin the books I want to start with a question.
1. What type of relationship do you have with your mother? What type of relationship do you want to have with your mother?
Catherine Sanderson seems to have it all: a fulfilling career helping immigrant women find jobs, a lovely home, and a beautiful, intelligent daughter on her way to Smith College. What Catherine doesn’t have: a father for her child– and she’s spent many years dodging her daughter’s questions about it. Now Phoebe is old enough to start poking around on her own. It doesn’t help matters that the mystery man, B.J. Johnson–the only man Catherine has ever loved–doesn’t even know about Phoebe. He’s been living in Africa.Now B.J., a renowned newspaper correspondent, is back in town and needs Catherine’s help cracking a story about a female slavery ring operating right on the streets of Atlanta. Catherine is eager to help B.J., despite her heart’s uncertainty over meeting him again after so long, and confessing the truth to him–and their daughter. Meanwhile, Catherine’s hands are more than full since she’s taken on a new client. Atlanta’s legendary Miss Mandeville–a housekeeper turned tycoon–is eager to have Catherine staff her housekeeping business. But why are the steely Miss Mandeville and her all-too-slick sidekick Sam so interested in Catherine’s connection to B.J.? What transpires is an explosive story that takes her world–not to mention the entire city of Atlanta–by storm.From the New York Times bestselling author of What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day . . . comes another fast-paced and emotionally resonant novel, by turns warm and funny, serious and raw. Pearl Cleage’s ability to create a gripping story centered on strong, spirited black women and the important issues they face remains unrivaled.
Seventy Two Hour Hold is the story of Keri, a woman caught up in a love triangle between her ex-husband and her actor boyfriend. Her world is shattered when her beloved child develops a mental illness. Unable to get the help she needs from the mental health system, Keri joins forces with the volatile Bethany, whose daughter is also unstable. Fed up, the two take to the road in search of the healing for their children promised by a band of radical underground mental health workers. Their arduous journey tries their souls in every way imaginable but ultimately leads both women to a greater understanding of what it means to love unconditionally."
Both of these books can be found on Amazon.com and are both available on Kindle...my new found love, but ill get into that another time. You can also check local bookstores and libraries as well. Enjoy and I look forward to discussing these books with you.
