Mary P. Myton Literary Society holds March meeting

Shown, back row, left to right are Sue Johnson, Jane Linehan and Betty Ann Cassero and seated is Carolina D'Antonio.

The March 21 meeting of the Mary P. Myton Literary Society took place at the home of Caroline D'Antonio. A regular business meeting of the Club took place. Following that, the members discussed the books that had been chosen for the universal book reading: Night by Elie Wiesel, The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus and The Mermaid Chair by Sue Kidd Monk.

Everyone that had read Night was in agreement that the book was fascinating and difficult to put down once started. The descriptions of his life in the concentration camps were well written and easily brought to mind the situations he wanted the readers to feel a part of. The Mermaid Chair received mixed reviews. Several members liked the book, while others felt that the book did not live up to her previous efforts. They felt the writing was forced and almost followed a formula to put in visual imaging and allegories. The Nanny Diaries also received mixed reviews. While it was easy to read, several members felt that it described situations where the adults were shallow and self-centered. Others related knowing some parents who actually behaved in the manner described.

Immediately after the discussion coffee and tea were served with sandwiches, cookies and cupcakes. Refreshments were supplied by Sue Johnson, Jane Linehan, Betty Ann Cassero and Caroline D'Antonio.

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