A Note from nataliE

Thank you for being a part of our book club! I believe that reading books is one of the first ways we start practicing empathy. We feel for characters in stories as we might for ourselves or our own friends. Whenever we imagine someone else’s life—their hopes and fears, their feelings and thoughts—we are practicing empathy. I try to find books that deepen our understanding of ourselves and of the world around us. Seeing yourself reflected in characters can be just as eye opening as empathizing with a character who you might not readily identify with. At the same time, I also believe non-fiction has an important role in shaping our culture and thinking. Thank you for being here and for reading along with me.