The Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan is a women’s service organization of 3,000 members that can trace their bloodline back to the American Revolution. The State Librarian selects a book for the annual Book Club Meeting, which is held in September at our State Conference. The 2019 pick is “The Next Person You Meet in Heaven”. It has already been discussed in smaller chapter settings and has been enjoyed by many.
When was your group formed?: 2015
Where do you meet?: Other
How does your group choose which books to read?: One member chooses always
Do you use reading group guides?: No
I am really enjoying this book. Thank you, to our State Librarian for this pick.
Yes! What a great book for our book club. Thank you Nancy Marshall, State Librarian.
I couldn’t put “The Next Person You Meet In Heaven” down. It is very suspenseful and interesting.
It was so great being able to meet the author, Mitch Albom, and getting my book signed at the Barnes and Noble in Shelby Township. I loved hearing Mr. Albom talk a little bit about the book before the signing.
I look forward to reading this book again before our book club meeting in September.
NEW BOOK “Pictured Life – And True Stories from Northern and Upper Michigan”, https://www.anscrans.com
IMAGINE … “Take Time to imagine…”
Let’s close our eyes – and listen.
Listen to the call of the birds, the sounds of crickets; listen to the voices of the children singing. It is early morning; you are feeding grain to the black and white Holsteins, behind North Bessemer School.
In “Pictured Life”, the lives of Dutch, Finns, Norwegians, and Swedes – Upper Peninsula’s immigrants are revealed. This story takes the reader through family struggles and toils; shining a spotlight on the schools, barns, and homes of magnificent architecture within the astonishing sights of nature in Northern and Upper Michigan.
The stories of immigrants reveal almost insurmountable challenges, but the families persevered. The pain of loss will be impressed upon you. The reader will also see many connections at every level between the immigrants and themselves.
“Pictured Life – And True Stories from Northern and Upper Michigan”, consists of 350 photos encircled by connective life stories that give sentiment to perseverance, challenges, and the love of family of the first immigrants. It reveals a community that finds beauty in nature and strength in each other.