April

This month a metaphorical novel and a heartbreaking story of caring for a friend with cancer.

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho is an allegorical novel which has been hailed as a modern classic. It follows Santiago, a young Spanish shepherd, on a journey to fulfill his Personal Legend. It has been described as 'a brilliant, simple narrative' and a 'wonderful tale, a metaphor for life'. It has sold more than 65 million copies so it will be interesting to see what we make of it!

The Spare Room by Helen Garner is , according to Peter Carey, 'A perfect novel, imbued with all Garner's usual clear eyed grace ... How is it that she can enter this heart-breaking territory - the dying friend who comes to stay - and make it not only bearable, but glorious, and funny?

Read it and find out!

Next meeting Friday 24th April.