EventsAdult Book Club: Conjure Women

Adult Book Club: Conjure Women

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Description

This month, we're reading Conjure Women by Afia Atakora. 

Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Spanning eras and generations, it tells of the lives of three unforgettable women: Miss May Belle, a wise healing woman; her precocious and observant daughter Rue, who is reluctant to follow in her mother's footsteps as a midwife; and their master's daughter Varina. The secrets and bonds among these women and their community come to a head at the beginning of a war and at the birth of an accursed child, who sets the townspeople alight with fear and a spreading superstition that threatens their newly won, tenuous freedom.

Magnificently written, brilliantly researched, richly imagined, Conjure Women moves back and forth in time to tell the haunting story of Rue, Varina, and May Belle, their passions and friendships, and the lengths they will go to save themselves and those they love (Goodreads, 2020).

How to Attend:

This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30th. You'll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the Library Use Guidelines.

Accessibility:

Need captioning for the event? Please call (312) 747-4015. Requests must be made at least ten business days before the event.

Suitable for:
Adults
Type:
Book Clubs
Language:
English

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