Book club 10/13 The Paris wife

Our club enjoyed this pick by Patty, a short book that blends fact and fictio into a compelling tale about Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. The setting is Jazz age Paris in the 20's and it is peopled with expat artists and writers. Ernest was married to Hadley for only 6 years, until the drinking and womanizing brought it to an end. Hadly became a single mom and brought up there son jack alone. While there will always be another book to read, there may not always be a friend. So the true highlight of these meetings is the company. Tonight we chose the cozy family room with a fire glowing for our discussion. Later we adjourned to the kitchen for a tasty pumpkin roll and coffee. I was able to see the latest pictures of Karen's Oliver, and catch up with Patty's kids and there latest exploits. I found out the Pat is semi- retired, and she said he isn't driving her nuts yet!! I love book club night!