Meeting Minutes: September 12, 2018 - jocelyn's Book- Bone Setter's Daughter

Bonesetter’s Daughter (Jocelyn’s Pick)
Discussion:
Jocelyn- I enjoyed this book. Loved the stories of the past best. The sister bond was very special. I liked the following the journey of becoming an immigrant in this country. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Meriah- Liked the book, good read. Liked Ruth’s story. Liked that she wanted to research her family history, wish I had done that. Liked that it was local. Oh, Yeah, I would recommend it! 3.5/5
Julie- Thoroughly enjoyed it. Took a while to warm up. Loved the past. LuLing IS my mother, this is my future. Brought back memories of my grandmother’s dementia. Loved this book! Would recommend. 3.5/5
Ali- I went in with a prejudice because of Joy Luck Club. Ended up really enjoying it. Liked that Art supped up his end of the relationship. Loved the Tang part. Already have recommended. 3.5/5
Maren- Went into it with negative feelings because I had an Amy Tan faze. Ruth reminded me of the woman I’m caring the baby for. Liked it once I got going. LuLing reminds me of my mom and Maro’s mom. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5

Favorite Characters:
Jocelyn- Kai Jing (LuLing’s first husband)
Meriah- Ruth and Mr. Tang
Julie- Mr. Tang and Kai Jing
Maren- Precious Auntie
Ali- Luling

“The way ’bone’ is written can also stand for ‘character’. That’s why we use that expression, ‘It’s in your bones’. It means, ‘That’s your character.”

Balance $$$- Balance is $280.
Ali, Jocelyn and Julie paid to being current.
Meriah will owe $50,
Maren will owe $40 next club.
Bringing us to $370.

Next club is Oct 7th at Ali’s House
Book Pick is The Hatching by Ezekiel Boone 368pgs
Next pick is Maren- Crazy Rich Asians 544pgs (Need to discuss)

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

Dinner: (Do Your Own) Jocelyn- Pesto Vegi’s/ Julie-Salad/ Ali-Swedish Meatballs w/Asparagus/ Maren-Spaghetti/ Meriah-Turkey Chili

Duties: Ali-Main/ Jocelyn-App & Salad/ Maren-Side/ Julie-Dessert/ Meriah-Drinks

Anniversary Ideas- Glass Blowing Tour/Lunch; Ropes Course/Lunch; Muir Woods Wine/Hike; SF Chocolate Walk