Program Type:
Book DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
Come talk books with other bibliophiles! This book group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month. Limited copies of the current selection will be available at the Lending Desk. Registration is not required.
This month we're reading: "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.
In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a Vietnam War veteran, returns home a changed man, struggling to adapt to life after the war. After losing another job, he decides to move his family to the remote wilderness of Alaska, hoping to start anew. Thirteen-year-old Leni is caught between her parents' tumultuous relationship, while her mother, Cora, follows Ernt with unwavering loyalty, despite the risks of venturing into the unknown.
At first, Alaska offers hope, with its close-knit community and natural beauty. However, as winter approaches, Ernt's mental state deteriorates, and the family faces dangers not only from the harsh environment but from within their own cabin. In this gripping story of survival, Kristin Hannah explores the fragility of the human spirit and the fierce beauty of the Alaskan frontier.