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This summer, the library will present a five part discussion
program on the theme "A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and
Daughters in a Changing World."
Dr. Benjamin Goluboff, Associate Professor of English at
Lake Forest College, will lead the discussions on Tuesdays
at 7:00 pm. Copies of the books will be available
in Reader Services.
July 15: O My America
by Johanna Kaplan
Study Questions for O My America:
Aside from its having a Jewish author, what is Jewish about
this novel?
Discuss how the passages of "quoted" material --
the Grandmother's Bintel Brief, Ezra's "Reading Signs"
essay, Pearl's piece about being a court interpreter -- contribute
to the novel.
By what means does Kaplan create the atmosphere or milieu
of the 1930s and 1970s?
In what ways does Ezra's relationship with Merry differ from
his relationships with others?
What is the nature of Ezra's character? Is he happy?
What criticisms do you have of this novel?
Upcoming Discussions:
August 12: American Pastoral
by Philip Roth
September 16: Bee Season
by Myla Goldberg
This series has been made possible through a grant from Nextbook
and the American Library Association.
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