Charlie Middlebrook

Ladies and Gentlemen --

We did -- as announced -- have our first fall book club meeting last night (10/22/2007). But not to worry! You're not seriously behind. We simply introduced the book (Death on A Friday Afternoon) and its author, Richard John Neuhaus, something you can easily do for yourself via the internet. Type the essentials (title and name) into the Google search window and you'll find plenty to read that'll bring you up to speed.

Obviously (since I selected the book), I think DOAFA is very worth our time and attention. Most of the reviews I've read (there are many, some by literary royalty and others by commoners like most of us) give Neuhaus high marks for originality, passion and style. He wrestles with difficult concepts and draws his own conclusions, some of them controversial.I predict you'll be like me, at least in the sense that sometimes you'll want to shout your agreement and other times you'll just want to shout (in frustration). That's good because (even if there aren't better reasons) it'll make for lively discussion.

The assignment for this week is to read chapter 1 and be prepared to discuss it at Monday's meeting. And please in the meantime feel free to post comments (reactions) on this website.