BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:Newport Beach Library Calendar Creator METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20171113T170203 DTSTART:20180509T091500 DTEND:20180509T110000 SUMMARY:The Charlotte "Charlie" Alexander Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:
The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047 by Lionel Shriver
In 2029, the United States is engaged in a bloodless world war that will wipe out the savings of millions of American families. Overnight, on the international currency exchange, the “almighty dollar” plummets in value, to be replaced by a new global currency, the “bancor.” In retaliation, the president declares that America will default on its loans. “Deadbeat Nation” being unable to borrow, the government prints money to cover its bills. What little remains to savers is rapidly eaten away by runaway inflation. The Mandibles have been counting on a sizable fortune filtering down when their ninety-seven-year-old patriarch dies. Once the inheritance turns to ash, each family member must contend with disappointment, but also—as the U.S. economy spirals into dysfunction—the challenge of sheer survival.
The Mandibles is about money, but also about surreal generosity, sacrifice, and transformative adaptation to changing circumstances.
Presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
http://www.nbplfoundation.org/
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047 by Lionel Shriver
In 2029, the United States is engaged in a bloodless world war that will wipe out the savings of millions of American families. Overnight, on the international currency exchange, the “almighty dollar” plummets in value, to be replaced by a new global currency, the “bancor.” In retaliation, the president declares that America will default on its loans. “Deadbeat Nation” being unable to borrow, the government prints money to cover its bills. What little remains to savers is rapidly eaten away by runaway inflation. The Mandibles have been counting on a sizable fortune filtering down when their ninety-seven-year-old patriarch dies. Once the inheritance turns to ash, each family member must contend with disappointment, but also—as the U.S. economy spirals into dysfunction—the challenge of sheer survival.
The Mandibles is about money, but also about surreal generosity, sacrifice, and transformative adaptation to changing circumstances.
Presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
LOCATION:Newport Beach Central Library\, Friends Meeting Room\, 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach\, California 92660 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR