The Well-Lighted
Book Club
Igniting Collective Wisdom
Over and over again the power of reading a book of wisdom as a group has proven to ignite individual and collective wisdom, expand perspective, deepen insight, and encourage greater real-life application. For this reason, I invite you to the Well-Lighted Book Club, a virtual space where together we will explore, laugh, question, and learn.
We are about to embark on an exploration of life, death, care, and love with Atul Gawande through his book “Being Mortal.”
There are so many accolades for this book, I hardly feel I need to say anything. The only thing I want to share is that I was changed by this book because of its deep wisdom and enormous practical knowledge. My experience of this book and Atul Gawande is that he is the rare balance of Mind, Heart and Body.
“Masterful.” – The Boston Globe
“This should be mandatory reading for every American.” – Time
“Beautifully written…Moving and clear-eyed.” – The New York Review of Books
“This humane and beautifully written book is a manifesto that could radically improve lives.” – The Independent (UK)
I do hope you will join me in the Well-Lighted Book Club to explore this New York Times Bestseller about Life, Death, Care and Love.
Thursdays beginning January 9 to February 27, 2025 (8 weeks)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Cost: $200
(2 recurring payments of $100)
We meet by Zoom which affords people who are not local to join this discussion.
The Zoom link is located in your membership area of this website and also sent by email each Wednesday for the following Thursday’s group call.
Testimonials
Julie’s broad knowledge of spiritual traditions, frank honesty, and humor guide and deepen group members’ understanding of both familiar and new concepts.
Navigating my life as a caregiver brought me to Julie’s book studies group. Several years later, that first experience has opened my heart to much more. Each book selection has expanded self-knowledge and offered fresh explorations on my life’s path.
During weekly discussions, Julie’s broad knowledge of spiritual traditions, frank honesty, and humor guide and deepen group members’ understanding of both familiar and new concepts. I look forward to gaining new insights with every turn of the page.
~ Carol Storey
Julie a gifted facilitator who guides us to look deeper and lovingly tend to those parts of us that interfere with living more fulfilling lives.
I’m grateful for Julie’s book studies that help to ground me in times of illness, upheaval and uncertainty. In addition to selecting wise authors, she’s a gifted facilitator who guides us to look deeper, uncover underlying sensitive wounds and lovingly tend to those parts of us that interfere with living a more fulfilling life. And her sense of humor is delightful!
~ Bonnie Jacobson
The conversations generated within Julie’s very expertly led groups are exceptional.
Participation in Julie’s book studies brings understanding of the book to a whole new level, as she deftly creates a space for insightful conversation about what jumps out of the book for each of us. I am an avid reader and have been part of many book clubs AND the conversations generated within Julie’s very expertly led groups are exceptional and provide much food for thought.
~ Phyllis McMaster Moist