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Book Discussion of "One More River"

Book Discussion of "One More River"

One Book | One Community 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 6:30 pm


Free but reservations strongly recommended.
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Join us for an informal discussion of One More River, with Rachel Kamin, Director of the Gray Cultural & Learning Center at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. Perfect for those who have read the book, plan to read the book, or just want to learn more. Bring your thoughts and questions!

Rachel Kamin has been a synagogue librarian for over 15 years. She has served as the chair of the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee and gives presentations and workshops around the country. She has authored articles for BookLinks, Jewish Book World, and Judaica Librarianship, and writes reviews for Jewish Book World and the Newsletter of the Association of Jewish Libraries, among others.



About the Book 
— Mickey Moe Levy and Laura Ann Needleman are in love. But to prove his worth and pedigree, Mickey Moe must uncover his deceased father's past. Moving seamlessly between the 1920s and 1960s, One More River explores race, class, and Jewish life in the American South.  Download the Readers' Guide>

About the Author — Mary Glickman is a writer who has worked as a public relations professional and fundraiser 
for Jewish organizations. Born in Boston to an Irish-Polish Catholic family, Glickman felt 
an affinity toward Judaism and converted when she married. She lives in Seabrook Island, SC, with her husband, her cat, and her horse, named King 
of Harts. Her first book, Home in the Morning, has been optioned for film by Jim Kohlberg, director of The Music 
Never Stopped
.

One Book | One Community

In conjunction with Jewish Book Month, Spertus presents a series of activities in locations across the Chicago region, all related to a single book. This year’s selection, recommended by Spertus staff and dedicated readers, is One More River by Mary Glickman, a finalist for the Jewish Book Award in Fiction. 

Get the Book

One More River is available online from the Spertus Shop and will be available for purchase at all One Book events.

Readers' Guide

Download the Spertus Readers' Guide to One More RiverPerfect for your book group or for your own exploration. MORE>

Attend a Program

Kick-Off Event and 
Film Screening of 
Shalom Y'all
Saturday, November 10
7 pm at Spertus
$20 includes reception

Book Discussion
Thursday, November 29
6:30 pm at Spertus
Free

Spertus welcomes author Mary Glickman for three presentations 
in three locations!

Sunday, December 2
9:30 am at Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago
Free

Sunday, December 2
2:30 pm at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard
Free

Monday, December 3 
7 pm at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in 
Highland Park

Free

Sponsors

JUF News is proud to be the media sponsor for the One Book | One Community programs.

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