[Hac-announce] March 2020 Book Discussion: "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett

[kvngough at aol.com]

Our book for March is Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. The discussion will take place Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 2:30 pm in the Library of the Unitarian Society of New Haven at 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden.

>From Amazon:
ThePillars of the Earth tellsthe story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk drivento build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, themason who becomes his architect—a man divided in his soul . . . of thebeautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of astruggle between good and evil that will turn church against state and brotheragainst brother.
“…[An]historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere, and memorablecharacterization. Beginning with a mystery that casts its shadow, the narrativeis a seesaw of tension, suspense, impeccable pacing . . . action, intrigue,violence, passion, greed, bravery, dedication, revenge, and love. A love thatentertains, instructs, and satisfies on a grand scale." —PublishersWeekly

 “[M]y interest in philosophy stemmed from the agonizing conflict I hadover whether or not I believed in my parents' religion. In the end, Icompletely rejected it. I'm not a religious person. I'm an atheist. I ended upbeing the absolute opposite of my parents." –Ken Follett, Huffington Post interview, 2014


Note: This is a long (almost 1,000 pages) book but it is a page turner, so start now and you will be able to easily get through it.
Light snacks will be served.   
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