News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library

This week, we’re highlighting two new memoirs and an autobiography. An autobiography is the chronological story of an author’s entire life and portrays the individual’s life experiences and achievements. A memoir tells the story of an aspect of the writer’s life and often details how the writer overcame struggles and faced challenges in a unique way

Deer Man: Seven Years of Living in the Wild by Geoffrey Delorme and translated by Shaun Whiteside. Delorme is a nature photographer, writer, and deer expert. At age sixteen, he began visiting the roe deer near his home in northern France. His memoir details how he struggled under the weight of the human world’s expectations and did not feel he fit into this world. He left civilization behind at age nineteen to become a creature of the forest living among the deer for seven years and achieved an extraordinary level of intimacy with wild creatures during his time there.. He shares how forming connections with the natural world can help us all feel less lonely and urges readers to never take nature for granted and work for its protection.

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family by Rabia Chaudry. Chaudry, the daughter of Pakistani immigrants, writes, “My entire life I have been less fat and more fat, but never not fat.” She describes how her parents plied her with fast foods while also being concerned about their large-sized daughter’s future. Chaudry, who said she loves food to much to have a grudge against it, learns to appreciate and cook the Pakistani foods of her heritage with healthy ingredients and in moderation Her intimate memoir is relatable and offers a powerful voice about family, food and body image,

So Help Me God by Mike Pence. Pence’s autobiography reveals how events and people in his life and the faith that he embraced as a young adult formed his character and guided all of his decisions–including those he historically made on January 6. 2020.

Upcoming Library Events:

Game Night: Last Wednesday of the Month: Dec. 28, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 26, May 31, and Jun. 28. Meet up and play a variety of tabletop games! Snacks provided. RSVPs appreciated.

First Thursday Book Club: Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, and Apr. 6. 2023, 12 Noon-1PM. Join us to chat about what you have been reading or to get suggestions from others.

Yoga with Dave Sivley. Mondays: Jan. 9 2023-Feb. 27, 2023, 6:30-7:30 PM. Cost is $5.00 per class. Bring mat, towel and water. RSVP to Dave or the library.

Movie Matinee: Saturdays at noon. Jan. 7 – Norm of the North (PG), Jan. 14 – Frozen (PG), Jan. 21 – Abominable (PG), and Jan. 28 – Arctic Dogs (PG).

Preschool Play Cafe: Tuesdays, January 10 – February 14, 5:30-6:30 PM. An unstructured meetup to play and socialize: Developmentally appropriate toys will be provided for ages 0-5. Coffee and tea will be provided for parents & caregivers.

Winter Preschool Story Hour: Wednesdays 10:15-11:00 AM, Jan. 11 – Feb. 15, 2023. Stories, music and movement for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.

Chris Nofsinger’s Next Chapter: January 19, 4:00-6:30 PM. Join us for an open house to commemorate 26 years as library director and celebrate Chris’ next chapter. Stop in to express your gratitude, wish her well and enjoy some refreshments!