Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club on Thursday, July 2nd at 5:30 PM. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written” by Walter Isaacson to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.
Walter Isaacson marks America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the creation and meaning of the Declaration of Independence’s iconic line: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” He reveals how Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams crafted these words to define the American Dream and unite the nation. Isaacson examines each phrase’s radical ideas, showing how their message of unity and equality remains relevant—and how it can inspire us to rediscover our shared values today.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this book club do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services or ODL.
The Summer Reading Program is also supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Champion Public Library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore or call (580) 223-3164. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.