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SUMMARY:J-Friends Book Club: Ping
DESCRIPTION:Ping - Lisa Lucas and Steven Landsberg Join us for a free special book club discussion of Ping by Lisa Lucas and Steven Landsberg\, a compelling novel that weaves together history\, politics\, family\, and the lasting impact of the past on the present. The authors will join us virtually\, giving participants the unique opportunity to hear directly from them\, gain deeper insight into the novel and its historical inspiration\, and ask questions about the story and their writing process. Alternating between the pivotal events of 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy and the present day\, Ping follows Jenny\, a modern teenager struggling with the weight of her grandmother Miriam's larger-than-life legacy. As Jenny begins to uncover Miriam's secret role in a remarkable chapter of Cold War history\, she also confronts the expectations\, tensions\, and unspoken truths that have shaped her own family. Blending meticulously researched historical events with a deeply personal family story\, Ping explores the surprising intersections of ping pong\, antisemitism\, global diplomacy\, and generational legacy\, while asking how the choices of one generation continue to shape those who come after. Whether you have finished the book or simply want to be part of an engaging conversation\, we invite you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion and a special opportunity to spend time with the authors behind the story. Free to attend. Registration is required.
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Ping - Lisa Lucas and Steven Landsberg Join us for a free special book club discussion of Ping by Lisa Lucas and Steven Landsberg\, a compelling novel that weaves together history\, politics\, family\, and the lasting impact of the past on the present. The authors will join us virtually\, giving participants the unique opportunity to hear directly from them\, gain deeper insight into the novel and its historical inspiration\, and ask questions about the story and their writing process. \;
Alternating between the pivotal events of 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy and the present day\, Ping follows Jenny\, a modern teenager struggling with the weight of her grandmother Miriam&rsquo\;s larger-than-life legacy. As Jenny begins to uncover Miriam&rsquo\;s secret role in a remarkable chapter of Cold War history\, she also confronts the expectations\, tensions\, and unspoken truths that have shaped her own family. \;
Blending meticulously researched historical events with a deeply personal family story\, Ping explores the surprising intersections of ping pong\, antisemitism\, global diplomacy\, and generational legacy\, while asking how the choices of one generation continue to shape those who come after. \;
Whether you have finished the book or simply want to be part of an engaging conversation\, we invite you to join us for a thought-provoking discussion and a special opportunity to spend time with the authors behind the story. \;
Free to attend. Registration is required.
LOCATION:775 Talamini Rd Bridgewater NJ 08807
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URL:https://members.scbp.org/member-hosted-events/Details/j-friends-book-club-ping-1900287?sourceTypeId=Hub
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