February 2009

Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates

In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is dull. And April never saw herself as a housewife. Yet they have always lived on the assumption that greatness is only just around the corner. But now that certainty is about to crumble. With heartbreaking compassion and remorseless clarity, Richard Yates shows how Frank and April mortgage their spiritual birthright, betraying not only each other, but their best selves.

The First Discussion

What a great time we had. Thanks to all who came.

Here's our thoughts for February's book, Revolutionary Road, by Richard Yates. I'm sure you all have seen the previews for the movie of the same title, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Instead of having a group discussion, we are going to see the movie! Not sure where it will be playing at the end of February, but I'm sure it will still at least be at the dollar theater. If not, we can discuss it at that time. I'm going to throw Monday, February 23rd, out there. Mark it on your calendar! More info to come...

Meeting Scheduled...

Looks like we will be having our first discussion on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00pm. I am so excited! I will go ahead and send out an official invite to all those who received the original email about the book club. Please feel free to bring a friend that wants to join. If you don't get an invite through your email by Monday, please tell me so I can send one to you. I check the comments often, even though there aren't many, so feel free! Also, having read the book is not mandatory.

Oh, and of course, we will be discussing The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch, while enjoying a nice dessert.

When Can You Meet?

Please cast your vote in the poll off to the side...

The first meeting/discussion will be at my house. Please call or email me if you need my address.