At last night's meeting, the club president suggested a book, the title I've since forgotten, that definitely piqued the interest all of those in attendance (seven retired women, average age over 70 and counting). The basic premise was: it's 1876 and 1,000 gentile Eastern women are sent out west of the Mississippi to marry 1,000 Indian braves, with the intent of "Americanizing" them. And here's how our conversation went:"Well, what woman in her right mind would want to do that?"
"Oh, I bet there were LOTS of women who were willing to tame the savage beast." (raised eyebrows)
"The best looking man I've ever seen was an Indian. We were out in Arizona. His skin was the color of copper and he had long black braids hanging in front of his chest. He was just soooo handsome."
"Maybe there were women who were adventurous and saw this as a challenge."
"Is this a true story?"
"I don't think so. I think it's historical fiction. It was an idea that someone had back then."
"Well, I wouldn't have wanted to volunteer."
"Ah, it might have been fun...a chance to see the country and meet some hot-blooded man. Why not?"
"Well, are we gonna read it?" the president asked after we'd finally finished discussing the merits of exchanging a stuffy life back east for amorous adventures in a tepee out west.
"Of course, we are! We're already into it and we haven't even seen the book!"
Today the president will ask Library Lady to order copies of the chosen title for us. I, for one, can't wait to gallop up to the check-out desk and get started.
3 comments:
I've read that book! It was interesting - as were the comments of the book group, I may even consider joining!
Oh, you should join, Jan! No matter what the book is, we always seem to turn it into something funny. Second Monday of each month, 7 PM. We're usually done around 8:30.
That sounds like a good read. I can't wait to hear about it!
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