Read To Succeed- A literacy initiative for families of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County

One Book

One Book challenges citizens of Rutherford County to come together and read a book.

We challenge you to read Pat Conroy's The Great Santini this winter. During the spring months, we will have many events and activities for those who have read the book.

The Great Santini by Pat Conroy - "Step into the powerhouse life of Bull Meecham. He's all Marine - fighter pilot, king of the clouds, and absolute ruler of his family. Lillian is his wife-beautiful, southern-bred, with a core of velvet stell. Without her cool head, her kids would be in real trouble. Ben is the oldest, a born athlete whose best never satisfies the big man. Ben's got to stand up, even fight back, against a father who doesn't give in-not to his men, not to his wife, and certainly not to his son. Bull Meecham is undoubtedly Pat Conroy's most explosive character-a man you should hate, but a man you will love." -"Robust and vivid...full of feeling." - Newsday

Events:

March 16, 2008
Reception and Discussion
Linebaugh Library
Reading Room - 2nd floor
2:00 p.m.

Dr. Bill Connelly, a former professor of English at MTSU, will moderate the discussion. Nelson Eddy, who has written about meeting the author and his father (the inspiration for the title character), will also participate. Linebaugh Library is located at 105 W. Vine St., just across from City Hall. The reception and book discussion are free and open to the public.

April 18, 2008
Domestic Violence Panel
Patterson Park Community Center
Room C
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The panel discussion will be from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and include a victim talking about child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes and law enforcement response (Murfreesboro Police Department). Bryan Barrett of WGNS will be the moderator. A light buffet dinner will be served.

Blogs:
ONE BOOK
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Literature:
One Book Poster

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