A Time to Kill

This month we went with a blast from the past.  Most of us have already read Grisham's "A Time to Kill", however, this throwback proved to be as emotional this time around as it had been all those years ago.

"A Time to Kill",  is a classic Grisham book featuring a racially fuelled injustice, the south and the legal system.  The book starts with a graphic and heinous crime against a young black child and her father's instinctual reaction.  Those of us who are parents know the lengths to which we would go to to avenge any crime against our children, so the question is, how far is too far?

The racial injustice central to the plot of this book, mirrors many events we see today.  The crime and subsequent journey through the judicial system has made a significant impact on us all.

"A Time to Kill", was a good read.  John Grisham's writing style enabled us to easily relate to the characters, the emotion and the story line.  As readers, we were hoping for justice, and were not disappointed.

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The Farm

The Farm was a departure from our usual fare.  Set in London, the novel tells the story of Daniel, who's parents, after a lifetime of working in London retied to a remote village in Sweden.  The book beings with a jarring phone call from Daniel's father who begins a unsettling exchange of he said she said.

Daniel, who has admittedly been raised in a peaceful, sheltered, almost too perfect bubble finds himself doubting everything he's believed to be true about his parents, their lifestyle and in the end, his allegiance to both his mother and his father.

In a word, this book is unsettling.  The twists and turns revealed through an unusual stream of consciousness leaves the reader questioning the motives of each character and the community in which they live.

This is one of the weirdest books we've ever read.  Each chapter builds upon the mystery of the last.  In the end, the resolution that typically characterizes suspense narratives remains allusive.

In 2010, our book club, Women Wine and Word, started out as a brilliant idea from one of our members (we call her the queen). We meet once a month to discuss our books, eat some food, drink a little wine, and have  a great time with our friends.

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I am Malala

Malala Yousafzai's book "I Am Malala", traced her experience as a young Muslim girl who grew up in Pakistan. In 2012, she was almost killed by the Taliban because of her strong advocacy of women's rights and education for all.

Overall, we were captivated by her story and the many struggles she endured at such a young age. After reading this book, we couldn't help but think about the things we, here in North America, take for granted—education, religious freedoms, womens' rights, etc.

In a male-dominated society, Malala's father played a significant role in her life by encouraging her to pursue her education and stand up for what she believes in.

Sometimes it can be easier for people to back down from a cause they believe in when faced with threats or acts of violence. Malala showed us what it takes and what it means to stand up for what you truly believe in—even if it costs you your life.

In 2010, our book club, Women Wine and Word, started out as a brilliant idea from one of our members (we call her the queen). We meet once a month to discuss our books, eat some food, drink a little wine, and have a great time with our friends.

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