Date: 2008-12-03
Scholar-led Book Discussion
“The Power of Ideas: Colonialism in Africa”.Wednesday, December 3, 7:00pm.Moderator: Dr. Mary Murphy, past president of the Framingham Historical Society & MuseumGuest Speaker: Dr. Lisa Eck, Assistant Professor of English, Framingham State CollegeTitle: “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieJoin moderator Dr. Mary Murphy and guest speaker Dr. Lisa Eck as they explore this compelling novel by Nigerian novelist Adichie. Set in 1967, it tells the profoundly gripping story of the three-year civil battle in eastern Nigeria as the Igbo people fight to create the independent nation of Biafra. Copies of the book are available at both libraries. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, Costin Room, 49 Lexington Street.
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