"Theo of Golden" by Allan Levi

Wednesday, June 17 | 7 - 9 PM  in the Community Center

"Theo of Golden" is a 2023 novel by Allen Levi about a mysterious, elderly man named Theo who arrives in the small Southern city of Golden, Georgia, and anonymously performs acts of profound kindness, most notably by buying portraits from a coffeehouse wall and returning them to the subjects in exchange for their life stories, which changes the lives of the town's residents. The book explores themes of generosity, connection, and seeing the divine in others, becoming a surprise bestseller praised for its heartwarming and timely message. 

You can pick up a free copy at Rooftop (there are limited copies), or buy one on Amazon (here's the link) or any other bookseller. 

"Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande

Wednesday, August 5  | 7 - 9 PM  in the Community Center

"Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" is a profound, New York Times bestselling non-fiction book by surgeon Atul Gawande that explores the limitations of modern medicine in addressing aging and death. Released in 2014, Gawande argues that while medicine has triumphed in managing injury and disease, it often fails the terminally ill and elderly by prioritizing clinical safety and biological survival over human autonomy and quality of life. 

You can pick up a free copy at Rooftop (there are limited copies), or buy one on Amazon (here's the link)  or any other bookseller.