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<div>We plan to hold the book discussion 'virtually' (online) on April 18, so please keep it on your schedule. I will be sending out the instructions as soon as the platform for HAC events is determined. (I've had good experiences with Zoom recently but we need a paid subscription for events over 40 min.)</div>
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<div>Stay tuned - and stay safe and well,</div>
<div>Kevin & Paula</div>
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From: kvngough <kvngough@aol.com><br>
To: hac-announce <hac-announce@cthumanist.org><br>
Sent: Fri, Mar 13, 2020 4:52 pm<br>
Subject: April 2020 Book Discussion: "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett (Postponed from March) & Tentative Schedule<br>
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<div>With the coronavirus uncertainty, Paula & I have no idea at this point if our planned May Barge-and-Bike in the Netherlands/Belgium will happen. If it does not, we will have a book discussion in May and our schedule will be:</div>
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<div>May 16: <span style="font-style:italic;">Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth</span> by Resa Aslam</div>
<div>June 20: <span style="font-style:italic;">The Book of Separation: A Memoir</span> by Tova Mirvis</div>
<div>July 18: <span style="font-style:italic;">Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer</span> by Barbara Ehrenreich</div>
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<div>(The last a potentially ironic title given the pandemic.....)</div>
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<div>All this is subject to change based on closure and travel restrictions. I will update when we know more.</div>
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<div>Kevin</div>
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Pillars of the Earth</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;background:white;"> tells
the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven
to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the
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historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere, and memorable
characterization. Beginning with a mystery that casts its shadow, the narrative
is a seesaw of tension, suspense, impeccable pacing . . . action, intrigue,
violence, passion, greed, bravery, dedication, revenge, and love. A love that
entertains, instructs, and satisfies on a grand scale." <i>—Publishers
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<div class="yiv4069694124MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;background:white;">“[M]y interest in philosophy stemmed from the agonizing conflict I had
over whether or not I believed in my parents' religion. In the end, I
completely rejected it. I'm not a religious person. I'm an atheist. I ended up
being the absolute opposite of my parents."</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;">–
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