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SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2023-2024&nbsp;</span></span></h3><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><i><em><em><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><em><em><em>Bronze Drum: A Novel of Sisters and War</em></em></em></em></span>&nbsp;</em></em></em></i><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">by Phong Nguyen&nbsp;<i></i>- </span></strong><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">presented by NBPL Foundation</span></em></h4><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 10</span></strong><br><em></em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In 40 CE, in the Au Lac region of ancient Vietnam, two daughters of a Vietnamese Lord Trung Trac and Trung Nhi are shadowed by the oppressive rule of the Han Chinese. Their father is executed, and they must rise and unite the women of Vietnam into an army.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>The Bronze Drum</em>&nbsp;is a true story of standing up for one’s people, culture, and country that has been passed down through generations of Vietnamese families through oral tradition. Nguyen’s breathtaking novel takes these real women out of legends and celebrates their loves, losses, and resilience in this inspirational story of women’s strength and power even in the face of the greatest obstacles.</span></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Meeting Details:</strong></p><ul>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friends Room, Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2nd Wednesday of the month / September to May</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9:30am - 11:00am / doors open at 9:15am</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FREE (a suggested donation of $10.00 is always appreciated)</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No Reservations required</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come whether you’ve read the book or not as The Group is kind, curious, and engaging! &nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Book Discussion Group members select, read, and discuss 9-10 books per year. This active and dynamic Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Friends Room at the Central Library. All are welcome whether you’ve read the book or not and the program is FREE. Refreshments are provided and the books are available through the Newport Beach Public Library.</span></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>For detailed 2023-2024 Book Discussion Group reading list:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nbplfoundation.org/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://nbplf.foundation/programs/book-discussion-group/" target="_blank">https://nbplf.foundation/programs/book-discussion-group/</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2023-2024&nbsp;</span></span></h3><h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong><i><em><em><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em><em><em><em>Bronze Drum: A Novel of Sisters and War</em></em></em></em></span>&nbsp;</em></em></em></i><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">by Phong Nguyen&nbsp;<i></i>- </span></strong><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">presented by NBPL Foundation</span></em></h4><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 10</span></strong><br><em></em></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In 40 CE, in the Au Lac region of ancient Vietnam, two daughters of a Vietnamese Lord Trung Trac and Trung Nhi are shadowed by the oppressive rule of the Han Chinese. Their father is executed, and they must rise and unite the women of Vietnam into an army.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>The Bronze Drum</em>&nbsp;is a true story of standing up for one’s people, culture, and country that has been passed down through generations of Vietnamese families through oral tradition. Nguyen’s breathtaking novel takes these real women out of legends and celebrates their loves, losses, and resilience in this inspirational story of women’s strength and power even in the face of the greatest obstacles.</span></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Meeting Details:</strong></p><ul>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Friends Room, Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2nd Wednesday of the month / September to May</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9:30am - 11:00am / doors open at 9:15am</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FREE (a suggested donation of $10.00 is always appreciated)</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No Reservations required</span></li>    <li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come whether you’ve read the book or not as The Group is kind, curious, and engaging! &nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Book Discussion Group members select, read, and discuss 9-10 books per year. This active and dynamic Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:30am - 11:00am in the Friends Room at the Central Library. All are welcome whether you’ve read the book or not and the program is FREE. Refreshments are provided and the books are available through the Newport Beach Public Library.</span></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>For detailed 2023-2024 Book Discussion Group reading list:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nbplfoundation.org/" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://nbplf.foundation/programs/book-discussion-group/" target="_blank">https://nbplf.foundation/programs/book-discussion-group/</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
LOCATION:Newport Beach Central Library\, Friends Meeting Room\, 1000 Avocado Avenue Newport Beach\, California 92660
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