Monthly book discussion featuring works by African-American authors. For copies of the book\, pick up a copy at Eola Road Branch Adult Reference desk (2nd floor)\, or contact Becky Clark at 630-264-3420.
\nBook description:
\nFor Beatrice Powell\, the holidays are usually an extra-special time to celebrate. Between her twent y-year-plus marriage\, gorgeous Berkeley\, California\, home\, and three w onderful adult children\, she has everything she could desire. But change- of-life doubts are making Beatrice a stranger to herself and her bewildere d family. She only finds peace volunteering at the local soup kitchen\, es pecially helping out homeless Charles Davenport. And his sensitivity and h onesty soon comfort her in ways she never imagined... Charles thought he h ad it all&mdash\;until a devastating betrayal and the shattering loss of h is family drove him to living on the streets. Beatrice is the first person who&rsquo\;s truly cared about him in a long time. And little by little\, he&rsquo\;s finding reasons to care about rebuilding his life&mdash\;and risking a sudden\, courageous choice... Drawn to Charles and the temptatio n of a second chance\, Beatrice is faced with the hardest of decisions. Bu t his insight\, secrets&mdash\;and the reminder of a profound past encount er&mdash\;will give her unexpected inspiration\, gratitude\, and the stren gth she needs to find her way&mdash\;perhaps in time for Christmas. (publi sher description)
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