Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Discussion Leader: Professor John Poritsky, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Many contemporary memoirs highlight the diversity of the American experience.

Why are we so fascinated by people's life stories?

What do they tell us about America, its people and its culture?

Examine these questions with us during this four-part discussion.

Frank McCourt: 'Tis: A Memoir	James McBride: The Color of Water	Esmeralda Santiago: When I Was Puerto Rican	Firoozeh Dumas: Funny in Farsi
Preview this Book   Frank McCourt talks about his life and books Contemporary Authors Article Wikipedia Article	Discusssion Guide Spark Notes about the book Audio Interview with James McBride Wikipedia Article	Reading Group Center - Guide Author's Web site Reading Group Guides Wikipedia Article	Adventures of an Iranian American with Firoozeh Dumas (58:22) NPR interview on Weekend Edition (8:22) with Author Author's Web site Wikipedia Article
Frank McCourt Thursday, September 25 'Tis: A Memoir	James McBride James McBride is a true Renaissance man. An award-winning writer, composer, and saxophonist. Thursday, October 16 The Color of Water	Esmeralda Santiago Thursday, November 13 When I Was Puerto Rican	Firoozeh Dumas Thursday, December 4 Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America

All sessions are from 6:30 - 8 PM on the Business Balcony at the Library

Registration closes September 25

Register today and pick up 'Tis: A Memoir - featured selection for the September 25 discussion.

Contact any staff member in Information Services at 326-0536

"American Life stories" is a part of Read About It!, a book discussion series of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.

This program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and its “We the People” initiative on American History