Manhattan Women's Social Meetup

For our 55th book, we will discuss "The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick

The next 3 books:
The Wedding People by Alison Espach in June
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid in August
Wellness by Nathan Hill in October

Summary of The Book Club for Troublesome Women
By early 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan, Viv Buschetti, and Bitsy Cobb, suburban housewives in a brand-new "planned community" in Northern Virginia, appear to have it all. The fact that "all" doesn't feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson--the eccentric and artsy "new neighbor" from Manhattan--and read Betty Friedan's just-released book, The Feminine Mystique. Controversial and groundbreaking, the book struck a chord with an entire generation of women, helping them realize that they weren't alone in their dissatisfactions, or their longings, lifting their eyes to new horizons of possibility and achievement. Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy, and Viv are among them. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world, and see themselves in a new and limitless light?

Escape the heat and busy city streets at a rooftop luncheon - Amalfi Rooftop by Birreria - with innovative, authentic coastal Italian food and beverage offerings that are sure to impress!

This is the perfect way to meet new ladies and reconnect with those you've met in the past.

We will have 3 tables of 8. PLEASE DO NOT TELL THE HOSTESS THAT YOU ARE WITH THE BIG GROUP OF WOMEN.

Simply tell them you are with Laura Schindelman and I will show you to your table.

Excited to see you all! If you have any questions, feel free to text me at 612-998-9368

A ZOOM LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS OF THE EVENT

For our 55th book, we will discuss "The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick

The next 3 books:
The Wedding People by Alison Espach in June
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid in August
Wellness by Nathan Hill in October

Summary of The Book Club for Troublesome Women
By early 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan, Viv Buschetti, and Bitsy Cobb, suburban housewives in a brand-new "planned community" in Northern Virginia, appear to have it all. The fact that "all" doesn't feel like enough leaves them feeling confused and guilty, certain the fault must lie with them. Things begin to change when they form a book club with Charlotte Gustafson--the eccentric and artsy "new neighbor" from Manhattan--and read Betty Friedan's just-released book, The Feminine Mystique. Controversial and groundbreaking, the book struck a chord with an entire generation of women, helping them realize that they weren't alone in their dissatisfactions, or their longings, lifting their eyes to new horizons of possibility and achievement. Margaret, Charlotte, Bitsy, and Viv are among them. But is it really the book that alters the lives of these four very different women? Or is it the bond of sisterhood that helps them find courage to confront the past, navigate turmoil in a rapidly changing world, and see themselves in a new and limitless light?