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Snack and Chat Book Discussion

"Bettyville"

2025-07-22 16:00:00 2025-07-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Snack and Chat Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of George Hodgeman's revealing memoir "Bettyville," which provokes both laughter and tears. On a visit to his mother in Paris, MO, Hodgeman saw that she was reaching the point of needing full-time care. His career allowed him the flexibility to prolong his stay and get his mother's affairs sorted while also providing the backdrop to examine his own life. Adults. Holts Summit Public Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 16:00:00 2025-07-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Snack and Chat Book Discussion Join us for a discussion of George Hodgeman's revealing memoir "Bettyville," which provokes both laughter and tears. On a visit to his mother in Paris, MO, Hodgeman saw that she was reaching the point of needing full-time care. His career allowed him the flexibility to prolong his stay and get his mother's affairs sorted while also providing the backdrop to examine his own life. Adults. Holts Summit Public Library - Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of George Hodgeman's revealing memoir "Bettyville," which provokes both laughter and tears. On a visit to his mother in Paris, MO, Hodgeman saw that she was reaching the point of needing full-time care. His career allowed him the flexibility to prolong his stay and get his mother's affairs sorted while also providing the backdrop to examine his own life. Adults.

Join us for a discussion of George Hodgeman's revealing memoir "Bettyville," which provokes both laughter and tears. On a visit to his mother in her town of Paris, MO, Hodgeman saw that she was reaching the point of needing full-time care. His career as a book editor and writer allowed him the flexibility to prolong his stay and get his mother's affairs sorted while also providing the backdrop to examine his own life. "Bettyville" was the One Read community reading selection in 2016.

Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

TAGS: | Book Discussion |

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