The Compassion Club: The Woman in the White Kimono

217 E. 9th Street,Hopkinsville KY 42240

11 May, 2023

Description

he Museum and Human Rights Commission will host The Compassion Club: Building Belonging with Books, a book club focused on works by diverse authors. The Compassion Club will meet on the second Tuesday of May at 6pm at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. Our May meeting of the Compassion Club features The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns. "Cinematic, deeply moving, and beautifully written." --Carol Mason, author of After You Left Inspired by true stories, The Woman in the White Kimono illuminates a searing portrait of one woman torn between her culture and her heart, and another woman on a journey to discover the true meaning of home. Upcoming Books July 13: The World to Come by Dara HornSeptember 14: Midnight’s Children by Salman RushdieNovember 9: The Taste of Sugar by Marisel VeraJanuary 11, 2024: Faithful Place by Tana FrenchJoin the Compassion Club for $50.00 for all six sessions and receive all six books with a retail value of $90.00. However, you may secure a copy on your own and join us for the conversation at no cost. In conjunction with the Supper Club, the Compassion Club is designed to build community belonging. Sharing conversations over books and a meal is a great way to bring people together to share their culture, rituals, and traditions. With compassion at heart and a journey with history, our goal is to build a community that understands and promotes cross-cultural dialogue with our neighbors.