Seminar and Discussion: Books That Touched Our Lives
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Course Description
Calling all book lovers for a conversation about books we fondly remember. "Great" literature ("The Bible," "Don Quixote," "Hamlet") aside, what books changed your perspective, gave you unexpected insights, delivered an "aha" moment, or just spoke volumes? Join Dr. Margery Marcus to discuss those special books that touched YOU. Dr. Marcus will discuss her choices, which include the Romantic potboiler "Mistress of Mellyn" by Victoria Holt, "The Women's Room" by Marilyn French, Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird," and John Irving's "A Prayer for Owen Meany." Bring the names of your favorite titles to share with the audience and leave with a list of books to add to your bookshelf. Space is limited. Margery is always a delight to listen to, knowledgeable, well-organized, and a very good speaker. - OLLI PatronCourse Info
- Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Date: Wednesday, August 14
- Location: Lifelong Learning classrooms, Continuing Education Building
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Fees:
Member - $40
Non-member - $50
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $50.
About the Instructor
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Margery Marcus, Ed.D., retired from Broward County schools after a long and successful career teaching English. Well known for her storytelling ability, her topics run the gamut from book censorship to the British Royal family. She is a frequent presenter at OLLI programs on the campuses of FAU Boca Raton, Jupiter and, Brooklyn College. Her career has been guided by a deep love of learning which began when she read the very first page of "Charlotte’s Web" as a child. Marcus earned a bachelor's degree in English from The College of New Jersey, a master’s degree in education from the University of N.C. at Charlotte and a doctoral degree in education from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale.