Secular Book Club:
The Last Hurrah
by Edwin O'Connor
Another oldie but goodie has been selected as our summer read. The plot of this novel focuses on a mayoral election in an unnamed city in which a veteran Irish Democratic Party politician is running for another term as Mayor. A veteran and adept machine politician and, arguably, corrupt as well, the novel portrays him as a flawed great man with many achievements to his credit. The main body of the novel gives a detailed and insightful view of urban politics and tells the story of the end of an entire era of American politics, specifically the era of the “big-city politician.”
Pick up a copy and join us for the discussion. All are welcome.
Meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday Aug 12 |