In May, two local authors will lead a free book circle that will explore how two recently released books can foster skills that can strengthen our relationships with our families, lovers and communities.
The book circle — hosted by Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance and Peace House — will meet at Peace House, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, Oregon from 7 to 8:30 pm four Wednesday evenings: May 1, 8, 15, 22. The authors, Diane Tegtmeier and Lauren J. Oliver, will also read from their respective books at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main Street, Ashland, OR 97520, 541-488-0009.
The authors, who are friends, discovered through their conversations, that while their recently finished books were very different in some respects, the principles behind the books are intriguingly complementary. Tegtmeier’s book, “The Sacred Cell: What Nature Teaches Us About Relationships,” presents the Cell Membrane principles of oneness, differentiation, selective permeability, containment, and the relationship field. Oliver’s book, “CircleCulture: Tools for Cooperative Work,” offers methods for building strong, healthy relationships by connecting our hearts and minds while communicating respectfully with others in Circle.
In the upcoming book circle, participants will hear, respect and empower every voice in the circle while enjoying a deepening understanding of the books being discussed and our relationships to each other.
Please read the first section of whichever book you chose by the first meeting on May 1.
Both books are available at Bloomsbury Books and also online: “CircleCulture: Tools for Cooperative Work” by Lauren J. Oliver and Bonnie Burstein at Amazon Books in paper and on Kindle and “The Sacred Cell: What Nature Teaches Us About Relationships” by Diane Tegtmeier from lulu.com.
Register for the Book Circle by emailing in**@**uthernoregonpachamama.org.
Questions? Contact Lauren J. Oliver at DrLauren********@**ail.com or Diane Tegtmeier.