Sold on a Monday

 

In February We met at Donna's home to discuss her book "Sold On A Monday"

written by Kristina Mc Morris. We had a perfect attendance except for Madeleine

who was quarantining before her upcoming surgery.

The book was set in the depression era and the story is about a snapshot

taken of two kids by a for sale sign. The reporter is Reed Ellis who gets a big

break for a story about his photo but loses the original copy of the photo. He is forced to

pose 2 other kids by the sign which leads to them consequently being sold

to a dishonest banker. The result is catastrophic for the children and the

mother who was ill and did not really want to lose her family but had little

choice. The author painted a good picture of the depression era. 

Our discussion centered around the moral responsibility of journalists to

be truthful. However, our protagonist along with his love interest made every

effort to right the situation despite the personal career consequences he faced.

This was a novel that was heartfelt and heartbreaking but all ended well.

This novel was inspired by an actual photograph that was published and

stunned the nation.

Donna regaled us with a delicious supper. We had a a choice of 2

soups and a wonderful Waldorf salad at her beautifully set table.      

Kathy chose a book entitled "The Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz

for the next read.