One Book - Book Club
Coordinator: Barry Russell
Many books are rich with ideas that are difficult to discuss in sufficient depth in just one book club meeting. The goal of the One Book – Book Club is to focus more on the ideas brought forth by the author, rather than a book critique. Through lively, friendly and focussed discussions, participants in the One Book - Book Club meet to gain a greater understanding of the ideas presented in the book. This year, the One Book – Book Club will focus on one book that is read over the course of three meetings.
This year’s book selection is The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers by Eric Weiner.
The Socrates Express is part travelogue, part memoir, and part appreciation of specific philosophers' theories, through the ages and across cultures.
The New York Journal of Books described The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers as a delightfully entertaining, and practical guide to navigating life. Publishers Weekly wrote that, “With humor and thoughtfulness, the author distills the wisdom of thinkers throughout history.” If you have any interest in learning a bit about philosophy and philosophers by reading a very user-friendly book, this year’s One Book – Book club may be for you.
Before signing up, I urge you to do a little of your own research to determine if The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers is one you would enjoy.
Read some online reviews and, as well, read a selection from the book on Amazon.ca. To read a sample of The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers on Amazon:
Meetings will take place on Tuesday nights at 7 PM - January 10, January 31, and February 21. Each meeting will last 1½ to 2 hours.
There will be a suggested $5.00 donation to the host to cover costs of wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and simple snacks.
This year’s book selection is The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers by Eric Weiner.
The Socrates Express is part travelogue, part memoir, and part appreciation of specific philosophers' theories, through the ages and across cultures.
The New York Journal of Books described The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers as a delightfully entertaining, and practical guide to navigating life. Publishers Weekly wrote that, “With humor and thoughtfulness, the author distills the wisdom of thinkers throughout history.” If you have any interest in learning a bit about philosophy and philosophers by reading a very user-friendly book, this year’s One Book – Book club may be for you.
Before signing up, I urge you to do a little of your own research to determine if The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers is one you would enjoy.
Read some online reviews and, as well, read a selection from the book on Amazon.ca. To read a sample of The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers on Amazon:
- Type in Socrates Express in the Amazon Search Engine
- Tap the picture of the cover of the book
- Tap the 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner
Meetings will take place on Tuesday nights at 7 PM - January 10, January 31, and February 21. Each meeting will last 1½ to 2 hours.
There will be a suggested $5.00 donation to the host to cover costs of wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and simple snacks.
