This group is operated by The Town of Berlin 11/16/2021. Meetup @ the Library hosts free movies, craft programs, various seminars, specialty speakers, concerts, reading and cooking clubs. It’s always an adventure at Berlin-Peck, so come see what’s new at the Library!
Please note that many programs require registration directly with the library, not through Meetup RSVPs!
In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son’s birth. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates … Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of their lives, shaped by Cora’s last-minute choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing. Through a prism of what-ifs, Florence Knapp invites us to consider the “one . . . precious life” we are given. Full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family and love’s endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional power are certain to make The Names a modern classic.
If you would like to attend virtually via Zoom, please let us know at least two days in advance. Call us at 860-828-7126 or email us at library@berlinpeck.org for the Zoom link.
