The Nonfiction group met in September 2023 to discuss the book "Soviet Childhood and Path to Diverging Destinations". This book was written by UMWC member Tatiana Nawrocki pictured front row, center.
Nonfiction
We offer friendship with members while sharing conversations about literature of true life and real events, past and present. We welcome women with opinions to exchange their personal perspectives and personal wisdom as we review books on a range of topics.
Chair: Patti Cohen
Treasurer: Shirley Wright
Meetings: Third Tuesdays
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm (Social gathering at 12:30 p.m.)
Place: Highland Park Library and Recreation Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul
Dues: Three dollars
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to [email protected] requesting contact information.
2025-2026 Programs
Sept. 16, Queen of Cuba By Peter J. Lapp
Presenter: Bonnie Marten
Oct. 2, An Unfinished Love Story By Doris Kearns Goodwin
Presenters: Maureen Lundquist and Monell Jakel
Nov. 18, Rough Sleepers: Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People By Tracy Kidder
Presenter: June Damrow
Jan. 20, The Salt Path By Raynor Winn
Taking place at the Highland Recreation Center and Library at 1794 Highland Parkway in St. Paul.
Presenter: Barbara Gilmore
February 17, The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth By Zoe Schlanger
Presenter: Janet Eker
March 17, Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things By Randy O. Frost and Gail Steketee
Presenter: Jocelyn Kuo
April 21, Meeting to select books for 2026-2027
Open to all members
May 19, We Will Be Jaguars By Nemonte Nenquimo
Presenter: Shirley Wright
June 16, Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law By Mary Roach
Presenter: Barb Edgar