On the afternoon of October 12, 1990, my twin brother, Thomas, entered the Three Rivers, Connecticut, public library, retreated to one of the rear study carrels, and prayed to God the sacrifice he was about to commit would be deemed acceptable. . . .

One of the most acclaimed novels of our time, Wally Lamb’s I Know This Much Is True is a story of alienation and connection, devastation and renewal, at once joyous, heartbreaking, poignant, mystical, and powerfully, profoundly human.

The May 22nd discussion is on Barbara Kingsolver’s Prodigal Summer. Next, the Book Group will be reading Wally Lamb’s novel and discussing it at the July 10th meeting – noon at the Library.  Pick up a copy of the book at the Library.

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