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Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblatt

5/3/2021

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​May 1, International Workers' Day we will be discussing one of the New York Times’ 20 Books to Read in 2020. Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Duchess Goldblat is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace’s voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that’s sprung up around her.
Duchess Goldblat, the author is a Twitter personality — a “character.” She’s a self-described 81-year-old author of royal blood, who lives in the (fictional) town of Crooked Path, N.Y. She has a (fictional) middle-aged daughter, Hacienda, who is incarcerated, and she’s the author of the (fictional) memoirs “An Axe to Grind” and “Feasting on the Carcasses of My Enemies: A Love Story.” Her avatar is a (nonfictional) 1633 painting by Frans Hals titled “Portrait of an Elderly Lady,” which hangs in the National Gallery.
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Monday, April 5th: The Deep Roots of Self-Critical Faith in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by Rachel Mikva

4/5/2021

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Reveals how faith traditions have always passed down tools for self-examination and debate, because all religious ideas—not just extremist ones—can cause harm, even as they also embody important moral teachings.
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Monday, March 1st:  A Promised Land by Barack Obama

3/1/2021

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A memoir, remaining focused on Obama's political life, beginning with his early life, details of his first campaigns and stretches through most of his first term as President.  

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Monday February 1st: "Man’s Search for Meaning," Victor Frankl

2/1/2021

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"Man's Search for Meaning" is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome. ​


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Monday, January 4th at 5:30p.m. -  "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom," Jonathan Haidt

1/4/2021

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Jonathan Haidt skillfully combines two genres-philosophical wisdom and scientific research-delighting the reader with surprising insights. He explains, for example, why we have such difficulty controlling ourselves and sticking to our plans; why no achievement brings lasting happiness, yet a few changes in your life can have profound effects, and why even confirmed atheists experience spiritual elevation. In a stunning final chapter, Haidt addresses the grand question "How can I live a meaningful life?," offering an original answer that draws on the rich inspiration of both philosophy and science.

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    The UUCL Book Club Committee

    The Committee meets Virtually at 5:30p.m. on the first Monday of each month. 

    New members are welcome. 

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    • Rev. Charlie Tyler Weekly Message Archive
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