Friday, April 23, 2010

Water for Elephants

After Babes for Books Jr. reviewed, dined, wined, laughed, and gossiped, Meredith had the duty of picking the next book.  She brought a few different choices to discuss:

The Elegance of the Hedgehog- My sister's book club recently attempted this book and none of them could finish it, so after divulging that information, we canceled out that choice. 

None really cared for Half the Sky, based off it's synopsis-- so bye bye. 

Water for Elephants: A NovelFinally, she mentioned Water for Elephants,  by Sara Gruen.  A novel about a Ivy League educated man training to become a veterinarian who, while running away, unknowingly jumps on a travelling circus train.  It portrays the demeaning treatment of both the staff members and animals, and the uprising of both against the brutal head trainer.

We all had that book on our personal list and agreed that it would be a fabulous pick!   We meet May 10...menu suggestions to come!


Respect your animals!

And the read goes on,
Danielle
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  1. AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Half the Sky should be on everyone's list, too. But I will read that on my own :)

    So excited to get started on Water for Elephants - TONIGHT!

    Danielle, look forward to your circus menu. I vote for funnel cakes and churros.

    XO,
    Mere

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