Join us each month for a lively discussion of titles by debut authors. We meet the 2nd Monday at 10:30am. The book for August is Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko by Scott Stambach
Summary: The story of 17-year-old Ivan Isaenko's tragic existence is revealed through an abandoned notebook. He was born with severe disabilities as a result of the Chernobyl disaster and uses a wheelchair. Abandoned by his parents at birth, Ivan has lived his entire life at the dismal Mazyr Hospital for Gravely Ill Children in Belarus. Stambach's surprising, empathetic novel takes on heavy themes of illness, suffering, religion, patience, and purpose, with a balanced mix of humor and heart.