BEO BOOK CLUB
WOOHOO! LET’S DO THIS!
The NITTY-GRITTY FROM THE LAST MEETING
Kaixo Book Club Friends!
What a lovely discussion we had on Monday evening about Gala Gabirondo’s Voices of the Basque Signet! It was so special to have our very own Eric Holt-Jímenez share his family story and inspiration for this book. Our group enjoyed the complex characters, richly-told narrative, and vivid settings spanning the globe. The women of the book especially resonated— and they touched our own memories of all the strong, irrepressible Basque women we’ve known. Milesker Eric!
Can you do us a solid? Send us a quote on why you enjoyed this book so we can include it in our BEOpicks to bookclub@basqueeducational.org.
WHEN IS THE NEXT MEETING?
Monday, January 6th @5:30 pm (PT)
WHAT IS THE BOOK?
The Toughest Kid We Knew by Frank Bergon. The acclaimed author and essayist turns his unflinching pen upon his own upbringing in the Basque rural communities of Nevada and California’s San Joaquin Valley. Not afraid to delve into the struggles of those around him, Bergon’s account is raw and unforgettable.
WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
From UNR’s website or AMAZON.
HOW WILL WE MEET?
Via Zoom. If you’re already a member, we’ll send out the link closer to the date. If you’re not yet a member, sign up and we’ll send out the link closer to the date.
SUGGESTED COCKTAIL
A whiskey and soda on ice in a tall highball glass. A tribute to the dusty Basque cowboys we’ve known and loved!
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