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RLC Reads

RLC Reads

Monday, February 13, 2023, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Office Lobby, 1215 Roselawn Ave West, Roseville, MN US 55113

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RLC Reads is back with an exciting collection of books to read and discuss during the following months.  As usual, anyone and everyone is welcome to join us in discussion and conversation on the dates listed.  You can choose to read only one of the books or all of them or any number in between.  If you don't finish a book, join us anyway...You probably won't be the only one who hasn't had time to read the whole thing, and there won't be a test!  We try to create a fun and relaxing atmosphere of camaraderie. We'll meet in the Upper Lobby area between the church office and the church library at 7:00 PM on the dates listed, so it's easiest to use the north parking lot.  All we ask is to email Bob Bergstrom a week or so in advance of the discussion date so we know how many readers to expect, and if you ever have any questions, feel free to contact Bob anytime at  .  

February 13  

The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson  

This is a moving story of four memorable Native American women whose voices are deftly woven together by the Minnesota Dakota author into a beautiful story of reawakening and the importance of the seeds we plant and our connections to our ancestors.  This novel was chosen as a “Best Book” of 2021 by several outlets and also one of the books RLC’s ONAM committee chose to offer to the congregation for meaningful reading this past spring.  (Recommended by Nancy Olson, 392 pages, 2021)

March 13

Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt by Arthur C. Brooks  

The author is a noted social scientist who wants us to realize that abuse and outrage are not the right formula for lasting success.  David Axelrod says that “Brooks reminds us that we can disagree without being disagreeable, and that everyday citizens have the power to bring our country back together.” And Deepak Chopra describes this book as “a practical prescription that could lead to a more peaceful, just, sustainable, and healthier world.”  Sounds like we can all learn from it!  (Recommended by Heidi Larson, 256 pages, 2019)

April 17  

Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People by Nadia Bolz Weber  

(Note:  Easter is April 9, so we’re meeting April 17, which is the 3rd Monday of the month). The author is a tattooed Lutheran pastor who often uses the F-word.  She’s honest about her shortcomings as she brings Christ to the unloved and offers hope to sinners.  Her brutally honest book is filled with deep thoughts, inspiration, humor, and a resounding message of grace and imperfection.  (Recommended by Nancy Olson, 224 pages, 2016) 

May 15

Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman  

(Note: Because we met on the 3rd Monday of April, we’ll also meet on the 3rd Monday of May). If you were moved by her poem, “The Hill We Climb” that she read at President Biden’s inauguration (which is also included in this book), you’ll enjoy the thoughtful collection of new poetry by this talented young woman, which instantly became a bestseller in 2021.  Using various styles and structures, the poet reflects on the pandemic and uses her activist spirit to help us all heal.  She brings insight to every topic and uses her graceful facility with language to form a voice for the future.  Even if you’re not a poetry fan, you’ll be impressed by this young lady’s genius.  (Recommended by Bob Bergstrom, 211 pages, 2021)

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