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        The Meaningful Conversations Book Club of Pasadena Wants People to Get to Know One Another

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      The Meaningful Conversations Book Club of Pasadena has been having a wonderful experience reading books on important social issues, followed by deep dialogues.

      By Lisa Phelps

      One and a half years ago, The Meaningful Conversations Book Club of Pasadena embarked on a purposeful journey to tackle social justice issues by studying Pulitzer Prize winning fiction and nonfiction works. It has been a beautiful ride thus far.

      Their newest book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, by David Brooks, provides insight and tools to help us see and understand each other on a deeper level than is often the case when meeting others. Perhaps by truly understanding and finding empathy for others, we can move toward a kinder, gentler world from one that so often operates through a lens of judgment and misunderstandings.

      Limited spots are available. Reserve your spot now and join this elevated conversation.

      > For more information and to RSVP, send an email to MCbookclubpas@gmail.com.

      Lisa Phelps is a proud mom of two PUSD graduates and a Madison pre-K assistant. In her spare time she likes to read and garden.

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