Creating Connection Book Club

Come join us for a monthly “get together” for casual discussion of books from a wide range of genres. Open to all book lovers (some books may not be suitable for younger readers).

When: Third Monday of every month at 7 PM (BC), 8PM (AB-SK), 9PM (MB).
Our next meetup is on December 14.

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Book: ​Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox. 

​This book is about his life, living with Parkinson's Disease and about his foundation's research. 

Excerpt:
At the turn from our bedroom into the hallway, there is an old full-length mirror in a wooden frame. I can't help but catch a glimpse of myself as I pass. Turning fully toward the glass, I consider what I see. This reflected version of myself, wet, shaking, rumpled, pinched, and slightly stooped, would be alarming were it not for the self-satisfied expression pasted across my face. I would ask the obvious question, "What are you smiling about?" but I already know the answer: "It just gets better from here."
 
This book was originally released in 2009, so it should be easy to find at most libraries, and definitely at book stores, as they will be gearing up for the release of his latest book. 

• Vancouver Public Library: 
  https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Always+Looking+Up%3A+The+Adventures+of+an+Incurable+Optimist+by+Michael+J.+Fox.+&searchType=smart or check your local library.
• Hard cover, Kindle edition and Audiobook available here:
  https://www.amazon.ca/Always-Looking-Up-Adventures-Incurable-ebook/dp/B0020Q3FUE

Meet our host
​Kelly Duff has loved reading from an early age. In recent years, she has especially loved the opportunities she's had to read stories by brand new authors through her volunteer work with Filidh Publishing; where she assists with preliminary edits of new manuscripts, as well as helps with planning/running book launches and open mic events. She enjoys reading books from many genres, and she looks forward to exploring the worlds of fiction and non-fiction with other avid readers!

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