B.A.M. – Books, Articles, Movies! Where friends new and old come together for an enjoyable night of energetic conversation. This is an eclectic group and it shows in the topics and titles we’re exploring together. Social Justice, Human Progress, Racial Inequality, Communication, Improving Relationships, Wit, Adventure, and Drama are on the docket.
We’ve selected some books, articles, movies, podcasts and documentaries for discussion in October.
Whether you read/watch/listen to one or all the topics listed below, you are welcome to join the fun and there are no pop quizzes!
We meet monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7PM. We will offer both a virtual option and a small group in person option for each conversation. Please contact us if you’re interested in being a part of this awesome group.
Pat Patterson (610-955-5146, Pattersonp50@gmail,com)
Randi Pizzico (267-761-2071, Randipizz@gmail.com)
Randi Pizzico (267-761-2071, Randipizz@gmail.com)
October Titles:
• “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World–And Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund
• “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi
• “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
• “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World–And Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling and Anna Rosling Ronnlund
• “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi
• “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
We’re not all about books so here are some articles, movies and documentaries we’re checking out as well:
- “The Power of Talk, Who Gets Heard and Why” article by Deborah Tannen
- “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas (Available in Book, Film)
- “The Central Park Five” (Film)
- “When They See Us” (Film)
- “Central Park Five: The true story behind When They See Us” (Article)
And for a change of pace, we’re checking out the podcast: Everything Is Alive and “His Dark Materials” (trilogy) by Philip Pullman (Books as well as Netflix series). And there’s something for theater goers, too. Check out: “Vote!” by Eric Coble – Friday, September 18, 2020 at 8pm – online Zoom Performance from Playcrafters of Skippack. Sign onto Zoom.com, then use the meeting ID number 85090762498 with Passcode 005162.
