Curiouser & Curiouser: "The Zookeeper's Wife" Book Discussion

43 Main Street,Springfield VT 05156

20 June, 2022

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Join us as we discuss "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman The "Curiouser & Curiouser" book club will meet at the library on Monday, June 20th at 6 PM. This month's discussion will be about "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman. Summary from Amazon: "A true story in which the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from Nazi hands. After their zoo was bombed, Polish zookeepers Jan and Antonina Zabinski managed to save over three hundred people from the Nazis by hiding refugees in the empty animal cages. With animal names for these "guests," and human names for the animals, it's no wonder that the zoo's code name became "The House Under a Crazy Star." Best-selling naturalist and acclaimed storyteller Diane Ackerman combines extensive research and an exuberant writing style to re-create this fascinating, true-life story―sharing Antonina's life as "the zookeeper's wife," while examining the disturbing obsessions at the core of Nazism. Winner of the 2008 Orion Award." We are glad to have others join us if you have not already. All those who have previously joined us will have a book available for you before the meeting. If you have not attended before, please call to speak to Sue (802-885-3108) to let her know you need a copy of the book. You do not need to register unless you want to get a reminder to attend or want to join us on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to all who register this way, just in case your plans change.