Great Books Council of San Francisco 2016

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What Our Members Say

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could be such fun!

Great Books: “The Great Books program has made a real difference in my life. I read more, think more and enjoy all manner of intellectual activity much more than before.” –Carol Hochberg-Holker

The books that inspire and stimulate us are the great books, by the greatest thinkers and writers of all time. These are the books that

“I worked as an engineer for 30+ years and mostly read technical books and journals. With Great Books, I am finally getting my liberal arts education and it has opened up a new and exciting world to me.” –Clifford Louie

can make you think – that can make you

“The challenge of a great book becomes invigorating when I read for a discussion with other Great Books readers. Who knew how different our interpretations could be!” –Kay Cleveland White

member organizations like the Great Books

There is a real thrill to read a “Great Book” and find others to discuss it with, or even to have some heated arguments. I enjoy the events sponsored throughout the year, especially the April weekend at Asilomar. –Laura Bushman

question who you are, what you’re doing, and where you’re going. The Great Books Foundation, together with its Council of San Francisco, offers you a way to discover these books.

Great Books Council of San Francisco Serving Northern California www.GreatBooks-SF.com

If you like talking about ideas, try a Great Books discussion group near you! Great Books Council of San Francisco Serving Northern California www.GreatBooks-SF.com


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