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The Morro Bay Friends of the Library will start off 2010 with a New Year's search for our authentic selves through a discussion of a New York Times No. 1 best selling book, "Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self," on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon in the the Library Room of the Library, 625 Harbor Street.
This program will be followed on Jan. 20 and 27 when local authors will talk about their books with discussion groups hosted by the Friends of the Library. These discussions are part of the Friends' highly-popular monthly programs where local authors or artists share their talents through readings, conversations, special presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops.
But first up is a planned discussion of Sarah Ban Breathnach's book, "Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self," published in 2000, which has been described as a "provocative and powerful life 'bible' for women around the world," and an "insightful and eloquent book." In it, "Sarah Ban Breathnach explores the nine stages necessary to living authentically: Sensing, Surviving, Settling, Stumbling, Selling Out, Starting Over, Searching, Striving, and finally, Something More." She is also the author of "Simple Abundance."
The public is invited to listen to the discussion and contribute their thoughts. All Friends programs are free and are held between 10 a.m. to noon, unless otherwise noted on the Friends web site, where more information on these events and other Friends activities is available.
The programs are held to review and discuss thought-provoking books from leading authors who are guides to change, growth and self-acceptance. It provides an opportunity for readers to reflect and enjoy the opportunity of discussing books that can help change our world for the better.
On Jan. 20, Sue McGinty, a local author, will bring the topic right home to all of us when she discusses and exchanges ideas about her debut mystery, "Murder in Los Lobos: A Mystery California's Central Coast." A taste of this dramatic, action-packed novel is available at Sue McGinty.
As her capsule description on her site starts off, "Something is rotten in the California Central Coast hamlet of Los Lobos, and it's more than just waste from the aging septic tanks." A former technical writer for McGraw-Hill, she took early retirement in 1994 after her two sons had started families of their own, moved to Los Osos and began to write. A biographical essay said, "It took a long time to learn to the craft of fiction. Critique groups, writers' conferences, and workshops proved incredibly helpful. Eventually, she got it."
On Jan. 27, Alan and MaryLou Falstreau, the author and illustrator of "The Stories You Tell That Color Your Life," will provide a moving workshop demonstration that incorporates the key messages of their book: play, understanding, healing and joy.
An editorial review said the book "is an antidote to the stories of fear and worry so prevalent in the world today. In a time when newscasters, friends and family tell stories that scare you, this book tells stories of understanding, healing and joy." It was written by Falstreau with wife and artist, Marylou Falstreau. They heartily believe in the power of these messages and believe they were intended to be shared.
The stunning covers by Marylou Falstreau of their other books can be viewed at M Falstreau.com.
Ever read a wonderful book and wish you could talk about it with someone and share the joy that only a book holds? Or ever have someone tell you about a good book and after falling in love with it, you shudder that otherwise you would might never have discovered it?
If either of those situations clicks with you, then the Morro Bay Friends of the Library have just the right book discussions coming up. Participants can either tell about books that have impressed them or just listen and find out about books that may impress you.
Normally, there are assigned books that the regular discussion groups review and discuss on those Wednesdays. But no books were assigned this month, so anyone can come and share their own individual choices this time.
The Friends have a range of offerings for anyone who likes the idea of discussing books they just read, who just wants to learn more about a book before reading it or who wants to meet and hear local authors describe their books and experiences behind them. The regular Friends schedule calls for:
Discussion groups to meet regularly each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
--On the first and third Wednesdays, the basic readers discussion group meets to discuss certain assigned books that participants have planned to read and then discuss.
--The second Wednesdays are "Inspirational Wednesdays," which are devoted to reviewing and discussing thought-provoking books from leading authors who are guides to change, growth and self-acceptance. It presents an opportunity for readers to reflect and enjoy the opportunity of discussing books that can help change our world for the better.
--On the fourth and fifth Wednesdays, the Friends host local authors or artists who share their talents through readings, conversations, special presentations, demonstrations, and/or workshops.
The programs are all free and open to everyone. More information on book lists, discussion dates, and/or the events schedule is available at Friends of the Library.org.
The recently announced retirement of Jude Sanner Long, Morro Bay's popular, long-time librarian, will be marked with a formal celebration on January 24 at the library. Mark your calendars.
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