September - The Shoemaker's Wife
We enjoyed treats from One Eleven Coffee (Wyoming, IL) at our book group meeting on August 29th. The book discussed was the Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs. The group enjoyed the research and writing style of the author but were disappointed (and angry) about how Rob was never able to realize his potential. Discussion focused a lot on "what ifs"--what if Rob's father had never been involved in his life, what if Rob had opted for a job outside of Newark, what if Rob had found a mentor who helped him set big goals--it goes on and on.
Two star-crossed lovers--Enzo and Ciro--meet and separate, until, finally, the power of their love changes both of their lives forever. Set during the years preceding and during World War I.
August 29 - The Short & Tragic Life of Robert Peace
At our July 25th book group, we discussed What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. The group really liked the book and felt it was a great summer read. Our refreshments included Lemon Meringue Pie, zucchini breads, and fresh fruit.
On arriving at Yale, Jeff Hobbs became fast friends with the man who would be his roommate for four years. Robert Peace's life had been rough, living in poverty with his mother in 1980s Newark, his father in jail. But he was a brilliant student, and it was supposed to get easier. It didn't. In an honest rendering of Robert's relationships in two fiercely insular worlds, Hobbs encompasses the most enduring conflicts in America.
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