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The Bryn Mawr Club of New York City
August 2007 E-LetterBryn Mawr Connections
Bryn Mawr Connections on the Horizon
Call for Volunteers
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bryn Mawr Connections Bryn Mawr Book Club On Tuesday, August 21, the Book Club will discuss Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor, a return to the Book Club's "trashy novels of yesteryear" summer series. Abandoned pregnant and
penniless on the teeming streets of London, 16-year-old Amber St. Clare
manages, by using her wits, beauty, and courage, to climb to the highest
position a woman could achieve in Restoration England—that of favorite
mistress of the Merry Monarch, Charles II. Frequently compared to Gone
with the Wind, Forever Amber is the other great historical romance,
outselling every other American novel of
the 1940s—despite being banned in Boston for its sheer sexiness.
A sampling of reviews from Amazon.com: Bertrice
Small
Even if you can't attend Bryn Mawr Book Club, reading suggestions are always welcome—just send me an email. Elizabeth Holloway, robinsonholloway@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Happy Hour at the Boat Basin!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bryn Mawr Connections on the Horizon Alexandra Enders, '86, reads from her new novel, Bride Island Alexandra Enders, '86, will be reading from her recently published novel, Bride Island, on Thursday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. at BookCourt, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn. BookCourt is located at 163 Court Street between Pacific and Dean. Come out to support Alexandra and celebrate her debut as a novelist. From a 2007 review in The Library Journal: Enders is a short story writer whose foray into the novel format makes for
a compelling read. Polly Birdswell has worked diligently to separate herself
from her alcoholic family and haunting past. She gave up custody of her
daughter, Monroe, and moved to coastal Maine in order to get her life
together. But Polly's heart belongs to Bride Island, a family retreat off
the Maine coast. Its landscape, despite containing only a raggedy old house,
invigorates and calms Polly's soul. When her mother decides to sell Bride
Island, Polly realizes she must take action and try to claim it. This battle
makes Polly move toward regaining custody of Monroe—and regaining trust in
and acceptance of herself. From alcoholic families and divorced parenting,
all the way to a harrowing family secret, this novel covers a plethora of
domestic tribulations. Polly is a truly imperfect person who is trying her
hardest to make her life mean something. It's a difficult road and a lovely
read.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gloria Steinem Speaks! A Special Seven Sister Event Sponsored by the Smith NYC Alumnae Club and the Oxonian Society Gloria Steinem (Smith College, '56) remains America's most
influential, eloquent and revered feminist. Steinem was a co-founder of
New York magazine in 1968, and in 1971 co-founded Ms. magazine – the
first women's magazine run by women. Steinem became a leading spokesperson
for the feminist movement and helped shape the debate.
Her 1992 book,
Revolution from Within, was a number one bestseller. Steinem is an icon to
multiple generations and continues to be the leader of a major movement.
Space is limited, so reserve in advance using the following link:
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Call for Volunteers We need you! The Bryn Mawr Club of New York City is looking for a few good women to help with the continuing development of the Club’s communications program. We are especially in need of IT-savvy alumnae with graphic and web design skills to help overhaul the Club website. We are also looking for individuals who know how to write in HTML code to assist with producing the monthly e-letter. (Having FTP access during the workday would be a big plus.) We are also seeking a writer to produce a few short articles for the Club’s hard-copy newsletter. Not only will this be fun, it will also look good on your résumé. If you are interested in joining our merry band, please contact Bonnie Walker ’91 at bhwalker3@gmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE BMC OF NYC E-LETTER |