September Book Club

Randi hosted Septembers’ Book Club. We read the wonderufl book “A Thousand Splendid Suns”.

The author of “A Thousand Splendid Suns” uses fictional characters to give a historical, factual account of Kabul before and after the Civil War in Afghanistan. The beauty of Kabul is depicted in the first part of the book; however, the author uses the latter three parts to tell how the Civil War changed all that. While the war affected all of Kabul, the book centers around two women, Mariam and Laila, and discusses the suppression of women that was brought on by the war. As a woman, this book really makes you feel pain for the women living in Kabul during that time but, at the same time, you feel grateful that you live in a country that has taken great strides to get past such a time. This book also makes you realize that while we were suffering during the 9/11 attacks, the majority people in Afghanistan were suffering just as much.

Randi hosted this event in her new, beautiful home. She prepared a delicious and healthy meal, though she provided add-ons for those who did not want the healthy choice. I think everyone took advantage of the add-ons, especially when it came to the dessert. Which reminds me, Randi, we are still waiting for that apple crisp recipe!!

-Alisa