Virtual book club? "David and Goliath" by Malcolm Gladwell

[Guest TooSoon]

So I just got off the phone with SoVerySad and we both ordered Malcolm Gladwell's "David and Goliath," a book about successful people who lost a parent young (could be free on Google books but I haven't checked).  I am not a huge Malcolm Gladwell fan but feel I should read this book because I am the mother of a child who lost a parent young, and we thought we might be able to have a virtual book discussion here (something new, you know, spice it up a bit ) ).  If so, as a resident teacher, I will, after interest is expressed (or not expressed) establish a due date (though I will not assign grades - I promise) for discussion.  Anyone interested in joining us?

[canadiangirl]

I'm in.  I haven't got through David and Goliath yet but I tend to read his stuff. Sounds fun- will pick up at the library tomorrow.  Thanks for organizing, lovely people.

[Guest TooSoon]

I am not a huge fan but still want to read the book.  Super glad you're in!

 

[NoKindaDancer]

I'll join in. I read a review of the book a while back on nytimes and have been interested just never followed through.

 

Good idea!

[hikermom]

Count me in. I've been wanting to read this so this is perfect motivation.

[Guest TooSoon]

Great!  This is shaping up nicely.  CG, I confused two of his books last night so edited my messages to fix it (I blame Malbec). 

 

Question is: when shall we plan to be done and discuss?  Or should we discuss it chapter by chapter?  (no clue what I am doing here - never been in a book club let alone a virtual one).  Thoughts?

[calimom]

I'd love to join this discussion!  One of my great pleasures in life is reading books and talking about them.  I'm in a book group, so an online version would be interesting.  Not familiar with this book, and never have read Malcolm Gladwell, but there is a copy of "The Tipping Point" on my shelves; my late husband read and loved it.  Will get a copy of this and join the conversation.

[Gabzmom]

I am in.  Interested as my daughter was 13 1/2 when we lost DH. 

[Trying]

Count me in! My book club fell apart right around the time I lost DH, after over 10 years. I've had trouble reading much since he died.

[trying2breathe]

I'm in!  My kids were 14 and 16 when DH died, should be an interesting topic and we will have a unique and personal  perspective on it. 

 

I've enjoyed various book groups over the years, an on-line one should be interesting! 

 

Suggest that you pick a date and then post discussion questions on the book - ?  Gee, it would be great to chat live but sure would be hard to gather all of us together at the same time!    ;D

[Sugarbell]

Count me in!!

 

Just ordered it off Amazon.

 

My daughter also had a severe speech delay as a very young child.

Out of my 3 kids....she has the best work ethic, sense of independence/confidence..determination. She's still in speech but pretty much couldn't talk until she was 5. She's bloomed over the past 2 years and is my most well adjusted kid.

 

On more than one occasion I have said her speech delay helped mold her into a confident determined 8 year old.

 

I always root for the underdog. And love reading inspirational, unifying books.

 

[Sugarbell]

Uplifting not unifying books.

 

Darn phone

[widowat33]

Just noticed this thread. Is it too late to join?

I can order the book in the morning, but it may take a few days to get here..I don't live close to any bookstores

 

[SoVerySad]

It definitely is not too late to join in, widowat33. Please do. Yes, bookstores are harder and harder to find. So sad.

[Sugarbell]

Are we going to go by Chapter or Chapters then "meet" each week to discuss??

 

For remedial ADHD participants like myself that may help TS!

[Jess]

If you want this thread stickied or want to make a new thread for your discussion once you get started and want it stickied, let us know. This is a brilliant idea!

[trying2breathe]

Downloaded a sample of the book on Kindle, read 'til the end of the sample and then downloaded the full copy.   

So far really enjoying the book!

 

[widowat33]

Book is ordered, should be here on the 24th.

I start back to school in September, so really hoping I can keep up!

[Gabzmom]

I decided to try out the kindle.  I have it and am ready to go!

[calimom]

OK, I have gotten my copy and have started it.  If anyone's interested, the dead dad chapter is 5.  It's interesting, and certainly food for thought.  Who's reading and who wants to chat about it?

[Trying]

I have started it but not as far along as you, hoping to get into it more later this week

[trying2breathe]

Reading it, not yet at Chapter 5 but I'll skip ahead.    I'm in on a chat, should be interesting. 

[Guest TooSoon]

Hi all - sorry I've been MIA - out of mobile range on vacation this past week.  My copy arrived while away so I can get started tonight. 

 

I'm game to proceed any which way but not entirely sure what would work best as a book-club novice.  Ideas? 

 

 

[widowat33]

Haven't gotten my book yet..should be here soon though.

I will try to catch up!

[widowat33]

Got it!

I'm on chapter two..haven't had much time for reading.

Are we going to discuss by chapter? I've never been part of a book club before but have read books intended for them and usually at the back there is a series of questions to answer once you've read all of the book...