Book discussion-#132 -A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 @ 19:00
, Geneva
Book discussion-Book 132 - A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby
LINK to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86831305645
Inexperienced and ill prepared, Eric Newby and a friend embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth - the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ would soon crystallise Newby's reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time.
Presenter: Sean
Starting time: 19:15 sharp
Format:
1. Members introduction (10 minutes)
2. Brief introduction of next book (5 minutes)
3. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main ideas/themes
4. Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming events: https://genevainternationa93.wixsite.com/bookclub/post/future
Past events: https://genevainternationa93.wixsite.com/bookclub/post/_past
To join the glocals group: http://www.glocals.com/groups/geneva/geneva-book-club.htm
To join the Meetup group:
https://www.meetup.com/Geneva-International-Book-Club/
LINK to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86831305645
Inexperienced and ill prepared, Eric Newby and a friend embark on a month of adventure and hardship in one of the most beautiful wildernesses on earth - the mountains of the Hindu Kush, north-east of Kabul. With good humour, sharp wit and keen observation, the charming narrative style of ‘A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush’ would soon crystallise Newby's reputation as one of the greatest travel writers of all time.
Presenter: Sean
Starting time: 19:15 sharp
Format:
1. Members introduction (10 minutes)
2. Brief introduction of next book (5 minutes)
3. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main ideas/themes
4. Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming events: https://genevainternationa93.wixsite.com/bookclub/post/future
Past events: https://genevainternationa93.wixsite.com/bookclub/post/_past
To join the glocals group: http://www.glocals.com/groups/geneva/geneva-book-club.htm
To join the Meetup group:
https://www.meetup.com/Geneva-International-Book-Club/
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