January's book was "Crook Manifesto" which, although everyone present was enjoying, only Janice had finished reading it. Odd and inexplicable. It was decided that we would carry on and pick a February book regardless. Tony's sister's book group had had a good discussion about "Cry the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton so that was chosen.
Our February meeting took place on a beautiful day. Greta's friend Stephen joined us. Reviews were mixed from those who had read the book. It was agreed the descriptions of the landscape were lovely. As Tony described it the book's three sections were Steven Kumalo's story, James Jarvis's story and a fantasy of togetherness. After breakfast several of us walked to the Ferry Building to enjoy the weather.
Our March book is "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
