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Common Reading Program

Discussions & Reading Groups

Discussions

The richness of the many themes in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks can be best explored with others. To provide the opportunity for all of us to learn from each others’ viewpoints and to explore what college-level discussions of important texts are like, all new students will be scheduled to participate in Discussion Groups on Sunday, September 1, from 2-3:30 p.m. Your Welcome Week materials will let you know where to go. This is also a chance to get to know other students in your residence hall or College, and to meet current Rowan students as well as faculty and staff. Come join in our community of ideas!

Reading Groups

For Faculty and Staff: Join the Faculty Center's Summer Book Club!
Looking for a great summer read and a lively discussion group? The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Rowan’s common reading, is our featured summer book. Find out what all the excitement is about! The book can be yours by simply joining the book club and pledging to attend one book talk. Book talks will be held in late July/early August. Contact Elaine Mann (x4353), and we’ll deliver your book to your office. Keep learning; keep growing!

Here is link to the author's website for the book: http://www.behindthebeautifulforevers.com

Reading Guide: http://www.behindthebeautifulforevers.com/discussion-guide

Supplemental Materials

2/17/13 New York Times Book Review interview