On October 7th and 8th, St. John’s will launch it’s second parish-wide book club selection, The End of Poverty,

Economic Possibilities for Our Time, by Jeffrey Sachs.  The paperback book will be on sale at the parish-discounted

price of  $13 (bookstore price: $16) after all masses that weekend.  Or buy the book at the parish office anytime after

September 23rd.

This important work has ignited an exciting movement to end the extreme poverty suffered by over eight million people. 

Sachs expertly outlines a roadmap to end the misery of the earth’s poorest citizens.   With a special focus on realistic

possibilities to affect change in Africa, this book will make readers optimistic about their ability to do the work of Christ

in our world, right now – today.  The forward by rock star Bono will make readers believe in Sachs, his solutions, and

the world’s ability to implement them.

From the publisher:  “Among the most eagerly anticipated books of any year, this landmark exploration of prosperity and

poverty distills the life work of an economist Time calls one of the world’s 100 most influential people. Sachs’s aim is

nothing less than to deliver a big picture of how societies emerge from poverty. To do so he takes readers in his footsteps,

explaining his work in Bolivia, Russia, India, China, and Africa, while offering an integrated set of solutions for the interwoven

economic, political, environmental, and social problems that challenge the poorest countries. Marrying passionate storytelling

with rigorous analysis and a vision as pragmatic as it is fiercely moral, The End of Poverty is a truly indispensable work.”

St. John’s will host a book meeting on Sunday, November 19th at 10:30 a.m. in the Hospitality Room, located just off the

church’s gathering space.  Enjoy donuts, bagels, coffee and juice, with conversation about this inspiring book.  This Breakfast

with a Book Discussion is open to all parishioners and is easy to attend after 9:30 mass, or before 11:30 mass.  Bring your

questions and your insights.  We can’t wait to hear what you think!