Books that Bind August 2021
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Books that Bind August 2021
The August selection for Books that Bind is The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. We’ll be meeting Thursday, August 12, 2021. Join us!
Free and open to the public. Learn more about The Ruth Stafford Peale Library by clicking here.
About The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri:
“The unforgettable love story of a mother blinded by loss and her husband who insists on their survival as they undertake the Syrian refugee trail to Europe.
Nuri is a beekeeper; his wife, Afra, an artist. They live a simple life, rich in family and friends, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo–until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war, they are forced to escape. But what Afra has seen is so terrible she has gone blind, and so they must embark on a perilous journey through Turkey and Greece towards an uncertain future in Britain. On the way, Nuri is sustained by the knowledge that waiting for them is Mustafa, his cousin and business partner, who has started an apiary and is teaching fellow refugees in Yorkshire to keep bees.
As Nuri and Afra travel through a broken world, they must confront not only the pain of their own unspeakable loss, but dangers that would overwhelm the bravest of souls. Above all, they must journey to find each other again.
Moving, powerful, compassionate, and beautifully written, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit. It is the kind of book that reminds us of the power of storytelling.”
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Books that Bind Has Joined The Book Clubz Community!
Building Bonds through books and conversation. Our club reads a wide range of authors and genres. Books that Bind is the official Book Club of the Interchurch Center located in the Morningside/ Harlem area of New York City, NY. The club was established in 2011 to build bonds and friendship through a shared love of books among the various tenants of the building and neighbored. Due to the Pandemic the Club is currently meeting on Zoom until further notice.
New members are always welcome! Click here to join the club.
Free E-Books On Us!
OverDrive for the use of e-books is now available at interchurchcenter.overdrive.com. You can download books to your phone and other devices through the Libby option, Kindle, or Kindle app. For more information contact Tracey Del Duca via phone at 212.870.3804 or email at tdelduca@interchurch-center.org.
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