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Monday, January 11 4:00 p.m.
James McCoy President and CEO of Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce discusses The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. "It's an amazing story about leadership, politics, family, business, church and how they are interwoven to create community." Reserve your copy today and join us for this thought-provoking book club discussion!
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The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
Set in twelfth-century England, this epic of kings and peasants juxtaposes the building of a magnificent church with the violence and treachery that often characterized the Middle Ages.
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Monday, February 1 4:00 p.m.
Joni Smith Executive Director of The Place of Forsyth discusses Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton. "This book is my constant influence with the work I do."
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Monday, March 7 4:00 p.m. Laura Coleman Fire Prevention Training Officer with the Forsyth County Fire Department discusses A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. "This book opened my eyes to the barriers faced by under-resourced families along with characteristics of different classes. Knowledge of these characteristics has allowed me to reach more people in our community with effective safety programs and messaging".
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A Framework for Understanding Poverty
by Ruby K. Payne
People in poverty face challenges virtually unknown to those in middle class or wealth--challenges from both obvious and hidden sources. The reality of being poor brings out a survival mentality, and turns attention away from opportunities taken for granted by everyone else.
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Monday, April 11 4:00 p.m.
Hannah Orr Communications & Partnership School Facilitator discusses Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell. "This book is relevant in all aspects of life. For me professionally, relationships are very important. Establishing relationships is key between our schools and our business community. In this book, John Maxwell provides great tips on how to build relationships through not only communicating, but also connecting with others."
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Monday, May 2 4:00 p.m.
Jackie Martin Chief Motivational Officer of A Matter of Motivation Inc. discusses Intentional Living by John Maxwell.
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