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Blocks of Spirituality" with primarily Like countless metro Detroit readers nonfiction tides. discovered before Oprah's rise to promi- "I want to present books which nence, the pleasures and insights avail- enlighten and transform," she explains. able to people bonding over a good "I look for books which push us beyond book are limitless. our limitations, to help each other 'think For an investment much smaller than outside the box' and see how we relate to any plane ticket, you can visit real and the world." imagined people from many lands and Evelyn Prince of West Bloomfield share their adventures. _. especially enjoyed Soul Prints by noted If you're lucky, you may even meet an philosopher and professor Marc Gafni, author or two. who teaches in Israel. "Jill's background People everywhere find themselves in psychology and her attention to our craving human connections they can't spiritual lives have made this experience find on the Internet. Reading groups very enriching," says Prince, a co-chair offer a forum for stimulating conversa- of Beth El's library committee. tion. They can also spur the develop- Is there a common denominator to a ment of friendships. , successful reading group? "I'm a relative newcomer to a group Prince's answer — "flexibility and a that already existed," says Sharon Lipton willingness to participate" — is often of Waterford. "I found all the women so heard about groups earning high marks. welcoming. I joined because I wanted to Beverly Friedenberg of Huntington stretch and learn about books I might not read on my own. It's been wonderful Woods believes her group's diversity is a key to its longevity. . to make new friends, too." "In the 22 years we've been together, Groups like Lipton's are thriving in we've had members aged 18-80," she the metro area. Their composition is as says. "There are lawyers and professors. diverse as the individuals creating them. Our newest member is a high-school There are couples clubs, parent-child senior. I think we're pretty cutthroat," groups and gatherings composed largely she says with a laugh. "We're not afraid of empty nesters. Numerous groups are multigenerational. Some are second gen- to say what we feel. It makes for an invigorating evening.' erational. Many readers gladly claim The Huntington Woods book group membership in two book groups. meets at its local library and is assisted While various groups are self-generat- by staffer Sally Kohlenberg who helps ed and meet in members' homes, the members plan monthly meetings. libraries are a natural meeting ground. "I order chosen books, attend the "We have a very vigorous, monthly Men's Reading Group and a well-attend- actual meeting and encourage a member to volunteer to be discussion leader," she ed Mystery Book Group, to name just says. 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