Learn from community leaders and the books that have made a difference in their lives.
 
Cumming Library 
Mondays
January 11 . February 1 . March 7 . April 11 . May 2
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
 
Advance registration is not required.
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!
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.
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."
Toxic Charity : How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (and How to Reverse It)
by Robert D. Lupton

Revealing the toxic effects on the recipients of charity and how good-intentioned people are actually hurting the people they are trying to help, a veteran urban activist provides proven, new models that will actually help those in need and bring about a life-altering change.
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".
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. 
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."
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect : What the Most Effective People Do Differently
by John Maxwell

World-renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some folks are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. 
Monday, May 2
4:00 p.m.

Jackie Martin
Chief Motivational Officer of A Matter of Motivation Inc. discusses Intentional Living by John Maxwell.  
 
Intentional Living : Choosing a Life That Matters
by John C. Maxwell

Shows readers how to achieve a life of purpose and significance through intentional living. By a #1 New York Times best-selling author. (business & economics).
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Cumming, Georgia 30040
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