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.
The Nonfiction Section meetings have happily returned to our “pre-Covid” location at Becketwood, as noted below. We will, however, continue to meet by Zoom in January and Februaryw.
Chair: Patti Cohen
Treasurer: Shirley Wright
Zoom Manager: Millie Woodbury
Meetings: Third Tuesdays
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Place: Becketwood in the Kensington Room, 4300 West River Parkway,South, Minneapolis, 554067
Dues: Three dollars
If you are interested in attending an event or program contact the coordinator or send an email to umwc@umn.edu requesting contact information.
2024-2025 Programs
Sept. 17-The Mushroom Hunters: A Hidden World of Food, Money, and (Mostly Legal) Adventure By Langdon Cook
Presenter- Jocelyn Kuo
Oct. 15-Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America’s Most Storied Hospital By David Oshinsky
Presenter-Maureen Lundquist
Nov. 19-The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime and a Dangerous Obsession By Michael Finkel
Presenter Bonnie Marten
Please note: The location of this event has been changed to the St. Anthony Park Public Library, 2245 Como Ave., St. Paul. The start time remains the same.
Jan. 21-Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America and the Woman Who Stopped Them By Timothy Egan
Presenter-Monell Jakel
Note: Zoom Meeting – Invitations to follow continued
Feb. 18-The Art of Travel By Alain de Botton
Presenter- Tatiana Nawrocki
Note: Zoom Meeting – Invitations to follow
March 18-The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness By Sy Montgomery
Presenter Shirley Wright
April 1- Meeting to select books for 2025-2026 Open to all members
May 20-Braiding Sweet Grass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Presenter-Barb Edgar
June 10-An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us By Ed Yong
Presenter-Kim Carlson