Communal Book Conversations

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! 

"Going Blind:  A Memoir"

By Mara Faulkner, OSB

Discussion Session 1: Wednesday, November 11th.

Discussion Session 2: Wednesday, November 18th.

Location: CSB-TRC Boardroom

Time: 8:00-9:15am

Join us for a discussion of the first half of the book during session 1. We will be discussing the second half of the book during session 2. Author Sister Mara will be joining us for the second session.

More information on this book and the Chapters for Discussion is available at http://www.csbsju.edu/journey/everyone/CommunalBookDiscussionCurrentBook.htm

Books will be available for pick-up on Thursday, October 29th. Once you have registered, you can pick up a copy of the book at either bookstore.  There is a $5 non-refundable fee to help cover the cost. 

 

Past Book Selections

Fall 2009: Left To Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculée Ilibagiza

Spring 2009: What If? by Steve Robbins

Spring 2009:  The Shack by William P. Young

Fall 2008:  The Ethical Gourmet by Jay Weinstein

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.