Book Group

Violeta by Isabel Allende. Led by Anne. A book bag selection. 10 copies will be available at September’s meeting.

“Violeta is a biographical account of the life of Violeta Del Valle and how she witnessed the various upheavals of the 20th century….Violeta tells the story of the author Violeta Del Valle. The book deals with a vivid 100-year-story that contains surviving a pandemic, the great depression, loss of familial wealth, political upheavals, marriage problems, estrangement and eventual peace.

During the 2020 pandemic, Violeta is breathing her last as a ripe old woman of 100 years. She writes a letter to her grown up grandson telling him about her multiple difficulties.”

Salad is provided. Feel free to bring an addition to the salad or a snack for others to enjoy.