Florence gordon book club

I read florence gordon by brian morton for book club this month. Dec 21, 2014 a great word to describe this book is quotable. July 19, 1868 november 26, 1944 was an american socialite and amateur soprano who was known, and mocked, for her flamboyant performance costumes and notably poor singing ability. Florence nagle 26 october 1894 30 october 1988 was a trainer and breeder of racehorses, a breeder of pedigree dogs, and an active feminist. At seventyfive, florence has earned her right to set down the burdens of family and work and shape her legacy at long last.

And remember to check out our other book resources. Brian morton, virtuoso of discourse, sets his fifth novel, florence gordon, in a contemporary new york city, where sophistication among the. Nov 02, 2014 florence gordon was trying to write a memoir, but she had two strikes against her. Ive described one other book as quotable recently the storied life of a. Aug 26, 2018 i read florence gordon by brian morton for book club this month. Fikry, my pick for best book of 2014 and i decided the best quotes from that book deserved their very own post. At 75, she has a justpublished book thats languishing, and despite years away from the limelight, shes embarked on. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Stephen pile ranked her the worlds worst opera singer.

Florence gordon is everything you expect her to be but i feel as if the book made her to be something of a caricature. Jan 06, 2015 brian mortons florence gordon may be someone you know or, at least think you know. Florence gordon isnt friend material, but youll appreciate her. Florence gordon goodreads meet your next favorite book. Unexpected celebrity and longabsent family members distract a heroically cantankerous 1960sera activist in the summer of 2009 as she reluctantly confronts the challenges of age. Surrounded by wellmeaning friends, florence is finding it hard to concentrate when her son daniel returns from seattle with his wife and daughter. Development of tools for target indentification of nitrofurancarboxyamides with potent trypanocidal activity. If amazing writing can carry a book for you, you wont find many better picks than florence gordon and im looking forward to reading more from brian morton, who made my list of top 10 new to me authors of 2014. She has profiled such influential figures as kofi annan, mike bloomberg, and john kerry, and such stars as nicole kidman, susan sarandon, and maggie gyllenhaal. What did the book club think of brian mortons florence.

Florence gordon, brian mortons fifth novel, stars a womens rights activist working on her seventh book and trying to dodge her worshipful daughterinlaw and lessworshipful granddaughter. Best in show at crufts in 1960 was awarded to sulhamstead merman, who was bred, owned and exhibited by nagle. This is the second time ive worked with a big brian morton fan, but since the last book was 2006, for that one it was nancy at schwartz. She is also singleminded, unable to small talk or socialize, wasting time on trivialities. It was about a group of seniors in senior housing and the character i loved was. Sep 23, 2014 florence gordon, his fifth book, like starting out in the evening, his best known, is set on manhattans upper west side and concerns a feisty older writer and a much younger admirer and wouldbe. Florence gordon is a 75 year old feminist activist, intellectual and author living in manhattans upper west side. Florence gordon is reason enough for me to be on goodreads. Florence gordon book club questions a passion for the. The dylanist 1991starting out in the evening 1997a window across the river 2003breakable you 2006 florence gordon 2014. Oct 06, 2014 florence gordon isnt friend material, but youll appreciate her brian mortons novel features a 75yearold woman an icon of the second wave womens movement whos a selfdescribed. In my mind i know that theres people in the world who are very much like her. Jan 26, 2015 florence gordon was trying to write a memoir, but she had two strikes against her.

Last year, the big debate in the world of books was over the question of whether or not a novel has to feature likeable main characters in order. Florence and the machine book club books recommended by florence welch. With diane keaton, jane fonda, candice bergen, mary steenburgen. Florence gordon may be the most magnificent fictional. A retired new york city english professor and prolific writer of feminist essays, florence is writing her memoirs. So much so that im doing a top 10 quotes from florence gordon post at some pointlike i did with the storied life of a. Surrounded by wellmeaning friends, florence is finding it hard to concentrate when her son daniel returns from seattle with his wife and. This group is for any fluent level english speaker living in the florence area who is interested in meeting for an informal and lively discussion about a book. Nagle purchased her first irish wolfhound in 19, and went on to own or breed twentyone united kingdom champions. Meryl gordon is a fulltime magazine journalist who has written for new york, the new york times magazine, gourmet, elle, marie claire, more, and others. Sams club also offers packaged and canned food, and easytoprepare specialties such as breakfast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and pot pies.

We welcome long term residents of the florence area as well as short terms visitors anyone who loves to read and exchange ideas. Florence gordon book club kit hennepin county library. A wise and entertaining novel about a woman who has lived life on her own terms for seventyfive defiant and determined years, only to find herself suddenly thrust to the center of her familys various catastrophes meet florence gordon. Florence gordon book club kit palo alto city library. Reading guide for florence gordon by brian morton discussion guide for book clubs. This was a pick for our book club and i am so happy it was. What did the book club think of brian mortons florence gordon.

Regardless of your grocery needs, sams club got you covered. At 75, she has a justpublished book thats languishing, and despite years away from the limelight, shes embarked on a memoir only to learn that her longtime editor is retiring. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brian mortons florence gordon may be someone you know or, at least think you know. But just as she is beginning to write her longdeferred memoir, her. Although she was strong, independent and intelligent she lacked joy, happiness and connection with other people at least in a way that was kind. The dylanist 1991starting out in the evening 1997a window across the river 2003breakable you 2006florence gordon 2014. Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading 50 shades of grey in their monthly book club. This is the second time ive worked with a big brian morton fan, but since the last. Florence gordon was recommended to me by jane glaser. Reading guide for florence gordon by brian morton bookbrowse. Dec 18, 2014 so much so that im doing a top 10 quotes from florence gordon post at some pointlike i did with the storied life of a.

The nhcs virtual book club series national humanities. The national humanities centers virtual book club series as part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the national humanities center encourages us all to recognize the ways the humanities can provide comfort, meaning, and a sense of connection in the midst of loss and upheaval. Set up in 2012, between two books has come leaps and bounds from its early days. Keep a few of these in your freezer for those days when you dont have time or inclination to cook. Florence gordon was trying to write a memoir, but she had two strikes against her. Sep 26, 2014 florence gordon, brian mortons fifth novel, stars a womens rights activist working on her seventh book and trying to dodge her worshipful daughterinlaw and lessworshipful granddaughter. No one, before or since, has succeeded in liberating themselves quite so completely from the. The nhcs virtual book club series national humanities center.

And who on earth, she sometimes wondered, would want to read a book. Florence is strong and sure and unmovable, so imperious in the surety of her superior understanding that she is hard to be around. Florence foster jenkins born narcissa florence foster. At seventyfive, florence deserves to set down the burdens of. Florence gordon is his most generously ample, humane and vital book. Firenze english book club meetup firenze, italy meetup. Apr 10, 2015 florence gordon brian morton summary amazon. Florence gordon by brian morton reading guidebook club. A book club dedicated to florence welchs love of reading, the club are given a read recommendation every few months by florence or other special guests, and anyone who wants to join in on the big read can do so. Always a pleasure to read for his welldrawn characters, quiet. Florence gordon, his fifth book, like starting out in the evening, his best known, is set on manhattans upper west side and concerns a feisty older writer and a. Find 1971 listings related to book club in florence on. Florence gordon, by brian morton the new york times.

Sep 01, 2015 florence gordon is his most generously ample, humane and vital book. And who on earth, she sometimes wondered, would want to. Darin strauss, author of chang and eng and half a life. So, florence gordon is getting its very own top 10 quotes post as well. Buy florence gordon unabridged by morton, brian, harvey, dawn isbn. Nov 08, 2015 florence gordon was recommended to me by jane glaser. Florence gordon isnt friend material, but youll appreciate her brian mortons novel features a 75yearold woman an icon of the second wave womens movement. Named a best book of the year by npr, the san francisco chronicle, salon, and the millions, and a best fiction book of the year by the christian science monitor finalist for the kirkus prize chicago tribune editors choice an indie next pick smart, funny, and compassionate. Florence gordon by brian morton by cbraud see profile 041615 while the majority of our book club members did not love the book, it did spark a lively discussion.