Modesto Book Club

August 23 - Patricia to lead discussion on The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
Sept -Sally Murphy
Oct - Sara D.
Nov - Sarah P
Book Summary: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune. The novel explores their partnership and collaboration in the fight for civil rights and equality in America. Eleanor, the First Lady of the United States, and Mary, a civil rights activist, work together to promote desegregation, equal rights, anti-lynching laws, and education for all. Their friendship is a testament to the power of personal connections and the impact they can have on society.