The
End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe
Hello Readers!
I hope that this month
finds you reading many great reads and enjoying the wonderful weather that we
are experiencing!
This month’s book is a
debut book by Will Schawlbe called The
End of Your Life Book Club. This is the inspiring true story of a son and
his mother, who start a “book club” that brings them together as her life comes
to a close. Over the next two years, Will and Mary Anne carry on conversations
that are both wide-ranging and deeply personal, prompted by an eclectic array
of books and a shared passion for reading. Their list jumps from classic to
popular, from poetry to mysteries, from fantastic to spiritual. The issues they
discuss include questions of faith and courage as well as everyday topics such
as expressing gratitude and learning to listen. Throughout, they are constantly
reminded of the power of books to comfort us, astonish us, teach us, and tell
us what we need to do with our lives and in the world. Reading isn’t the
opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying.
I have to admit, as an
avid reader I was in tears throughout various parts of this book. Along the way
I found many good “reads” that I have added to my list of books that I want to
read. As with all the other books that have been selected, I encourage you to
read this book or at least add it to your list of books to read.
Until next time…happy
reading!
