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SUMMARY:Book Discussion
LOCATION:Bridgewater branch\nBridgewater branch
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DESCRIPTION:This month's fantasy book selection is "Parable of the Sower" 
 by Octavia E Butler. It will be hosted at the Bridgewater Library branch a
 nd will be moderated by Carol Polhemus..\nhttps://sclsnj.libnet.info/event
 /8088059
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><img src="https://sclsnj.libnet.info/image
 s/editor/sclsnj/InPersonGraphicalBrandingLogo.png" width="125" height="125
 " alt="" /></p>\n<p><strong>This event is being held in person\, however\,
  if you prefer to join the discussion&nbsp\;virtually via Zoom\, please us
 e this link: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88918629893">https://us02w
 eb.zoom.us/j/88918629893</a></strong></p>\n<p><strong>Meeting ID: 889 1862
  9893</strong></p>\n<p>The Nebula Award&ndash\;winning author of "Kindred"
  presents a gripping dystopian novel about a woman fleeing Los Angeles as 
 America spirals into chaos.</p>\n<p>Lauren Olamina and her family live in 
 one of the only safe neighborhoods remaining on the outskirts of Los Angel
 es. Behind the walls of their defended enclave\, Lauren's father\, a preac
 her\, and a handful of other citizens try to salvage what remains of a cul
 ture that has been destroyed by drugs\, disease\, war\, and chronic water 
 shortages. While her father tries to lead people on the righteous path\, L
 auren struggles with hyperempathy\, a condition that makes her extraordina
 rily sensitive to the pain of others. When fire destroys their compound\, 
 Lauren's family is killed and she is forced out into a world that is fraug
 ht with danger. With a handful of other refugees\, Lauren must make her wa
 y north to safety\, along the way conceiving a revolutionary idea that may
  mean salvation for all mankind.</p>\n<p>Participation is FREE. Read the b
 ook and come for the discussion! All adults are welcome. Please sign up if
  you plan on attending.</p>\nhttps://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/8088059
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