Moving Forward Book Group: A Stone Boat by Andrew Solomon

stone1 pm – 2 pm via Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, our book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Part eulogy and part confession, A Stone Boat is a luminous and moving evocation of the love between a son and his mother. Andrew Solomon tells an exquisitely perceptive story of family, identity, and the changes wrought by grief and loss. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins May 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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NOW ONLINE! Moving Forward Book Group: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

breath1 pm – 2 pm Online via Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. July’s choice is a profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir by a young neurosurgeon faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis who attempts to answer the question 'What makes a life worth living?' Find it in our catalog. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins May 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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NOW ONLINE - Moving Forward Book Group: It’s Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)

1 pm – 2 pm Online via Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. June’s choice is It’s Okay to Laugh by Nora McInherny Purmont. It explores universal themes of love, marriage, work, (single) motherhood, and depression through her refreshingly frank viewpoint. A love letter to life, in all of its messy glory, and what it’s like to still be kickin', It’s Okay to Laugh is like a long chat with a close friend over a cup of coffee (or chardonnay).You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins May 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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ONLINE - Moving Forward Book Group: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

moving051:00 pm – 2:00 pm Online via Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For May’s choice, a grumpy yet loveable man finds his solitary world turned on its head when a boisterous young family moves in next door. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. If you are interested in attending this online book discussion about A Man Called Ove, please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9W6LQ3M. You will be contacted with more information. Ages 18 and older, please.

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CANCELED - Moving Forward Book Group: Lincoln in the Bardo

moving041:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For April’s choice, American master George Saunders delivers his most original, transcendent, and moving work yet. Unfolding in a graveyard over the course of a single night, narrated by a dazzling chorus of voices, Lincoln in the Bardo is a literary experience unlike any other. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins February 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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Moving Forward Book Group: The Invention of Wings

moving03201:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For March’s choice, Sue Monk Kidd presents a masterpiece of hope, daring, the quest for freedom, and the desire to have a voice in the world. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins February 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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Moving Forward Book Group: The Wild Edge of Sorrow

moving1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For February’s choice, noted psychotherapist Francis Weller provides an essential guide for navigating the deep waters of sorrow and loss in this lyrical yet practical handbook for mastering the art of grieving. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins November 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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Moving Forward Book Group: Once More We Saw Stars

moving01201:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For January’s choice, we will be discussing Jayson Greene’s unforgettable memoir of courage and transformation - a book that will change the way you look at the world. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins November 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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Moving Forward Book Group: The Examined Life: How we Lose and Find Ourselves

moving1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. For December’s choice, author & psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz draws short, vivid stories from his 25-five-year practice in order to track the collaborative journey of therapist and patient. These beautifully rendered tales illuminate the fundamental pathways of life from birth to death. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins November 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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Moving Forward Book Group: Listen for the Whispers

moving1:00 pm – 2:00 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Meet the author, Kim Kluxen Meredith, as we discuss October’s choice - the inspiring story of how a young mother overcame the tragic loss of her husband by listening to the guiding whispers within her. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration begins August 1. Ages 18 and older, please.

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