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Books Sandwiched In

Love to talk about books?  Join us for Books Sandwiched In. Books for the next month are distributed at the end of the discussion session for a nominal fee. 

March​'s Read

The Story Hour

By Thrity Umrigar

Synopsis:

An experienced psychologist, Maggie carefully maintains emotional distance from her patients. But when she meets a young Indian woman who tried to kill herself, her professional detachment disintegrates. Cut off from her family in India, Lakshmi is desperately lonely and trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man who limits her world to their small restaurant and grocery store.

Moved by her plight, Maggie treats Lakshmi in her home office for free, quickly realizing that the despondent woman doesn’t need a shrink; she needs a friend. Determined to empower Lakshmi as a woman who feels valued in her own right, Maggie abandons protocol, and soon doctor and patient have become close friends.

But while their relationship is deeply affectionate, it is also warped by conflicting expectations. When Maggie and Lakshmi open up and share long-buried secrets, the revelations will jeopardize their close bond, shake their faith in each other, and force them to confront painful choices.

 

Questions? Contact Brenda Patterson 863.834.4276 or brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

Date:
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Show more dates
Time:
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Main Library Meeting Room
Campus:
Lakeland Public Library
Categories:
Arts & Crafts   Clubs  

Event Organizer

Brenda Patterson

Phone: 863.834.4276     

Email: brenda.patterson@lakelandgov.net

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