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SUMMARY:Chevy Chase Book Club
LOCATION:Chevy Chase Library\nChevy Chase Library
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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stimulating discussion of our December essay sel
 ection: "These Precious Days" by Ann Patchett.\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/e
 vent/11993109
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>"As a writer\, Ann Patchett knows what the
  outcome of her fiction will be. Life\, however\, often takes turns we do 
 not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that affo
 rd a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart.</p>\n<p>At the cente
 r of&nbsp\;These Precious Days&nbsp\;is the title essay\, a surprising and
  moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores "what it mean
 s to be seen\, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most com
 plete self." When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom
  Hanks' short story collection to read one night before bed\, she had no i
 dea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her
  to a remarkable woman&ndash\;Tom's brilliant assistant Sooki&ndash\;with 
 whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for 
 them both.</p>\n<p>A literary alchemist\, Patchett plumbs the depths of he
 r experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both sel
 f-portrait and landscape\, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. 
 Turning her writer's eye on her own experiences\, she transforms the priva
 te into the universal\, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds a
 new\, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be.</p>\n<p>From the
  enchantments of Kate DiCamillo's children's books to youthful memories of
  Paris\; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpe
 cted influence of Charles Schultz's Snoopy\; the expansive vision of Eudor
 a Welty to the importance of knitting\, Patchett connects life and art as 
 she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author's grace\, wit\,
  and warmth\, the pieces in&nbsp\;These Precious Days&nbsp\;resonate deep 
 in the soul\, leaving an indelible mark--and demonstrate why Ann Patchett 
 is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.</p>\n<p>" -<em> author 
 website</em></p>\n<p>Learn more about the book and author by visiting <a h
 ref="https://www.annpatchett.com/"><strong>the author website</strong>.</a
 ></p>\n<p>The Chevy Chase Library has physical copies of the book to borro
 w for those planning to attend the discussion\, while supplies last. Call 
 the branch to check on the status. You may also place a hold for a differe
 nt format of the title\, with your MCPL card\, <a href="https://mcpl.aspen
 discovery.org/Union/Search?view=list&amp\;showCovers=on&amp\;lookfor=These
 +precious+days+essays&amp\;searchIndex=Keyword&amp\;searchSource=local"><s
 trong>here</strong></a>.</p>\n<p>Don't have a card?&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<a href="
 https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/services/card.html" title="How to G
 et a Library Card"><strong>Find out how to&nbsp\;Get a Library Card</stron
 g></a>.</p>\n<p>Location:&nbsp\;Chevy Chase Library\,&nbsp\;Meeting Room&n
 bsp\;(lower level)</p>\n<p>Questions about this program? Contact the branc
 h at&nbsp\;240-773-9590.</p>\n<p>Accommodation Requests</p>\n<p>People who
  are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request<strong>&nbsp\;</strong><a href
 ="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/accessibility/interpreter.html" t
 arget="_blank" rel="noopener" title="English language captioning or sign l
 anguage interpretation"><strong>English-language captioning or sign-langua
 ge interpretation</strong></a>&nbsp\;at least five days before the library
 -sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities a
 nd Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodat
 ion requests.</p>\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/11993109
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