Half A Heart by Rosellen Brown will be discussed by the Fairfield Public Library’s “A Book and A Sandwich” reading group on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in the Main Library’s Rotary Room from 11:30 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Half a Heart by Rosellen Brown concerns a Texas housewife, Miriam Vener, who wants to get back in touch with her earlier life as a civil rights worker in Mississippi when her affair with a black lover produced a child. The child, Veronica, was forcibly taken by Miriam’s former lover who prohibited her from ever seeing the child again. Now, as the son of a friend is graduating high school, she is reminded that her daughter will also be a high school graduate. She manages to get in contact with Veronica and they plan a meeting.
Veronica is enthusiastic about the reunion, but it turns out she is interested in Miriam mainly for Miriam’s financial support to pay for her tuition at Stanford University.
The two do get together but Miriam is called back to help her mother who has become severely ill. She takes Veronica with her and at this point, the plot thickens and Miriam is faced with unexpected problems that threaten the relationship.
Copies of the books for the discussions are available at the Main Library. Those who wish are invited to bring a sandwich and make it lunch as well as discussion. ‘A Book and a Sandwich’ meets the second Wednesday of each month, except August. The discussion leader is Eileen R. Haas. For further information call the Library at 256-3160.
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