I know this is getting ahead of myself but . . .

I know this is getting ahead of myself but I was thinking about the book we are reading for November: Nickle and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenriech. I was thinking that perhaps it was very appropriate that we are reading a book about the working poor right around Thanksgiving. I don't want to make this a guilt trip book, but thought maybe we could make this an opportunity to reach beyond our book group with this selection.

I didn't have anything specific in mind, just some brainstormed ideas like engaging and inviting the entire congregation to join us for this discussion along with Social Ministry; or going beyond just discussion into some sort of action step with this group. I don't know if we have to do anything besides discuss it. I just see it as an opportuntity. Maybe it is just a personal challenge for myself - I don't know. I was just thinking, and there I go again with that thinking stuff.

If you have any comments on this - or ideas - let me, and the group know, using the comments button. Or you can email me at jenhaertling@sbcglobal.net. I know we are all busy. Maybe this is just supposed to be simple awareness. Who knows. I've included a link about the book that contains an interview with Ehrenreich and a sample of the first chapter of the book. Thought you might be interested.

http://www.nytimes.com/books/01/05/13/reviews/010513.13gallagt.html

In the meanwhile, happy reading of The Red Tent. - Jen