This month our book club read A Death in the Family by James Agee. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1958. Deservedly so, I think. It's a quick read, but one that really sticks with you and makes you think. Its about a young family where the husband is tragically killed in car accident and then the difficult days that follow his death. I thought Agee's writing was very moving and accurate in showing how young children must view death and how it confuses them. I also thought he did a great job writing from the wife's point of view.
I need to pick a book for our club to read next. Any suggestions of good reads? Just not southern lit this time please. That was our last theme, and I think we're all ready to move onto something fresh and different.
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Hey Ginelle, This is Jessica Jennifer's friend in Knoxville. I have a couple of book recs for you. My 2 favs are Cold Sassy Tree & Cold Mtn, both south lit. I just started "THe Shack" and "Plain Truth" by Jodi Picoult is my next read and it comes highly recommended. Happy reading.
One of the teachers at school just finished "The Shack" and said it was really good. Another teacher recommended to me "Water for Elephants." Several teachers read that over the summer. Along with Twilight!
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