July 2, 2017 Book Club Notes

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Maren’s Pick)
Discussion: Maren- Liked it. More clinical than expected. Wanted more about the families lives. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5
Ali- Liked it. A little text booky at times, but feel more educated. Shocked that our cells can be taken and used. Would recommend to certain people with a disclaimer. 5/5
Jocelyn- Loved it. Very educational. At times, I would be wishing for a fictional story, but as soon as I started in I would be instantly hooked again. Liked the back and forth between the two stories. Would recommend to certain people. 4.5/5
Meriah- Liked it. Loved the family story. Sometimes too much like a textbook. Kind of a hard book about HeLa cells. Would not recommend. 3/5
Julie- I enjoyed the book. It was very interesting. Lots of names and dates which made it difficult to keep track of the story at times. Would recommend. 3/5

Favorite Characters:
Maren-Deborah and Devon
Ali- Deborah, Devon and Christoph Jocelyn- HeLa cells and Rebecca Skloot
Meriah- Rebecca
Julie- Rebecca Skloot and Deborah

HeLa cells grown so far in the world weigh 50 metric tons = 110,231 lbs.

$$$ Balance -459?? Maren and Meriah paid to current. Next club Julie will owe $40, Ali will owe $30, and Jocelyn will owe $20.

Next club is Aug 6th at Ali’s House.
Book Pick is Dragon’s Teeth by Michael Crichton 320pgs.
Next book pick is Julie…….?

Book Pick Order: Julie, Meriah, Jocelyn, Maren, Ali

Dinner: Burrito Bowls; Chips and Salsa; Wine/Beer

Duties: Ali - Main/App; Julie -Salad; Joe - Side; Maren -Drinks; Meriah - Glasses/Dessert
Pie to the face for Meriah still owed. If we don’t pie her at next club, she is off the hook.
Announcements:
Ali- Just got back from Aunties new house in Ren with Justin, Yikes!! Dealing with harassment from Jake. Jocelyn- Mongo the new kitten has joined our family. LPRT play starting this month.
Meriah- Disneyland was great. Went to Solvang and ostrich farm. The Cowboy is the Cowboy.
Maren- Went camping in Santa Rosa, super fun! Mac is getting married again, Yuck!!