Join us at the library this spring to discuss fabulous nonfiction selections led by FCPL’s Information staff. Stop by or call the Information Desk to sign up for a discussion or check out a copy of the book.
Zeitoun
by Dave Eggers
A Syrian-American man and his family live through the nightmare of Hurricane Katrina and face an unexpected ordeal when he is accused of being a member of Al Qaeda.
- Wednesday, March 2, 2:00 p.m. at Cumming Library
- Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. at Sharon Forks Library
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
This is the fascinating story of a poor African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge or consent. The cells thrived and formed the basis for a number of medical breakthroughs, including the polio vaccine.
- Monday, March 7, 7:00 p.m at Sharon Forks Library
- Wednesday, May 4, 2:00 p.m at Cumming Library
Eat, Pray, Love
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir Eat, Pray, Love was made into a movie starring Julia Roberts. Dig into this story of a woman on a journey of self-discovery in three exotic locations.
- Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 p.m. at Cumming Library
- Monday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. at Sharon Forks Library
About Adult Book Discussions
Visit the library’s website at www.forsythpl.org or call the library at 770-781-9840 for a complete schedule of book discussions at each branch.
Beyond the Book programs are hosted by the Forsyth County Public Library through a sponsorship from FCPL Friends & Advocates. You can support more programming like this by making a tax-deductible donation or shopping at our Book Sales.
