Soulful Expressions rated last month’s selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 7.3 out of 10. Many members were not able to finish the book as they found it too scientific, but they liked the story behind it.

Hot button topics surrounded the idea that no one knows who this woman is and how much she has done to advance science, as well as the notion that yet another white author has gained recognition for bringing to light a story about black people, with one member referencing recent hits The Blind Side and The Help.

For this month, group member Shawnette has chosen Half of A Yellow Sun by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Visit the official website, www.halfofayellowsun.com for more information on the book and author.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at ING Cafe (main floor), 221 Yonge Street, 6pm.  Please rsvp to [email protected].

Meet the members: Charlene, Melissa, Shawnette, Tanya, Carlene, Latoya, Debbie, Suzette, Darlene & Aisha.

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