February 2025: Beloved

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“Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” ―Isaac Asimov

Hi book lovers!

Welcome to Unbanned Book Club! Unbanned Book Club (UBC) is a safe space where we read banned books, hear the unheard voices, and discuss without judgments.

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📚 Featured Book: Beloved by Toni Morrison

📌 Synopsis:
Beloved by Toni Morrison is a powerful novel that explores the legacy of slavery, memory, and motherhood. Set in post-Civil War Ohio, it tells the story of Sethe, an escaped enslaved woman haunted by her past. Living in a house overshadowed by the ghost of her deceased daughter, Sethe struggles to move forward while dealing with the trauma of slavery and her decision to end her child’s life to spare her from bondage. When a mysterious young woman named Beloved appears, Sethe believes she is the physical embodiment of her lost daughter. As Beloved’s presence intensifies, Sethe and those around her confront their shared pain and the enduring scars of slavery. The novel weaves a narrative of resilience, love, and the struggle for identity in the face of unspeakable horrors.

🗨️ Discussion Points:

• Themes of Memory and Trauma: How does the novel explore the ways people process and carry trauma?
• Representation of Motherhood: How does the story examine the complexities of a mother’s love and sacrifice?
• Symbolism and the Supernatural: What role does the supernatural play in the narrative, and how does it enhance the story's themes?
• Community and Isolation: How do relationships with others influence the characters' healing or struggles?
• Narrative Structure: How does Morrison’s use of non-linear storytelling impact your understanding of the characters and events?
• The Legacy of Slavery: How does the book address the lasting effects of slavery on individuals and communities?

💞 Giving Back:
To give back to the Books Inc community, we will be collection donation. Suggested donation amount $5 - $10. At the event, we will purchase as many next month's book as we can with the donation collected, and raffle it to all participants of this event. Any surplus funds will go to Meetup organizer fees.