Communal Book Discussions

Book conversations include students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and monastics from both campuses gathered for dynamic and meaningful conversation in a communal forum that takes place over the course of two sessions.  Please consider joining us! 

Please join us for  

The Ethical Gourmet by Jay Weinstein.

In recognition of Heritage Day 2008, Companions on a Journey and the Vocation Project will host a book discussion on each campus.

Wednesday September 10th 8:00 am to 9:30 am  CSB TRC Boardroom. 
A continental Breakfast will be served

Thursday September 11th 11:30 am to 1:00 pm  SJU Quad 264. 
A light lunch will be served.

More information on this book and the Chapters for Discussion is available at http://www.csbsju.edu/journey/everyone/CommunalBookDiscussionCurrentBook.htm
Once you have registered you will be sent a complimentary copy of the book. 

Summer 2008:  Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver 

Spring 2008:  Gift from the Sea by Anne Murrow Lindbergh

Fall 2007:  By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho

Spring 2007:  The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Fall 2006:  The Desert Pilgrim by Mary Swander

Spring 2006:  The Good Life:  Genuine Christianity for the Middle Class by David Matzko McCarthy

Fall 2005:  The Rule of Benedict for Beginners: Spirituality for Daily Life by Wil Derkse

Spring 2005:   Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers, Wisdom, and the Blessings of God by Renita J. Weems

Fall 2004:   When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions by Sue Monk Kidd

Spring 2004:   Getting a Life: How to Find Your True Vocation by Renee M. La Reau

Fall 2003:  Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community by Suzanne G. Farnham and others.