Read and discuss Impossible Saints by Clarissa Harwood

"Escaping the constraints of life as a village schoolmistress, Lilia Brooke bursts into London and into Paul Harris’s orderly life, shattering his belief that women are gentle creatures who need protection. Lilia wants to change women’s lives by advocating for the vote, free unions, and contraception. Paul, an Anglican priest, has a big ambition of his own: to become the youngest dean of St. John’s Cathedral." (Goodreads summary).

These two dedicated individuals are on a collision course both in their ethical values and romantically. See how their relationship turns out, and then come and discuss the issues raised in this historically insightful book.

Inter-library Loan

The book is available at some south suburban libraries. You may need to order a copy which could take a week to a few days, so order now. If you order a book through inter-library loan, you can pick it up and return it at your home library or here at Calumet City. The service is free. Order soon so you will have ample time to read it before the group meets on November 20th.

Copies of the Book

In addition, we have copies of the book available here at the library's reference desk. You can check the book out now and return it on the date of the discussion. There are also 2 large print copies, but no copies on CD.

Directions

The Calumet City Public Library is at 660 Manistee Ave. If you know where the River Oaks Mall is, go north on Torrence Ave. from the mall until you reach 154th St., also known as Pulaski in Calumet City. Turn right (east) at 154th/Pulaski and go two short blocks. On the left you'll see the fire station and the police station. Go around back of the fire station. We're just behind the fire station. Manistee Ave. is between the fire station and the police station.