[NFBF-L] FW: Book Club at State Convention

[ctate2076 at att.net]

Hi All: 

 

The Book Club is making a fantastic announcement for state convention.
Thanks to Russ Davis, we are pleased to have Debra Kent-Stein, the editor of
our selection for October come and visit us! She will be attending our Book
Club at state convention! 

 

Please see the details below and review the book. Even if you haven't read
the book, please come! 

 

Camille 

 

From: ctate2076 at att.net <ctate2076 at att.net> 
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2020 12:29 PM
To: 'NFB of Florida List for Leaders' <nfbf-leaders at nfbnet.org>;
nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Cc: ctate2076 at att.net
Subject: Book Club at State Convention

 

Greetings Federationists: 

 

We in the Book Club Discussion Group are excited to celebrate our 50th
anniversary with all of you in October! 

 

This year we will be discussing our first full length NFB book! While we ask
those who will attend to read the first three chapters, you are encouraged
to read the entire book. 

 

The book under discussion is Building the Lives We Want, a comprehensive
history of the National Federation of the Blind, in commemoration of our
75th anniversary in 2015. This book was chiefly edited by Debra Kent-Stein,
President of the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children at the
time. Contributions to this history were written by several long-time
members of our Federation, including Dr. Mauer. There are sections
describing our protests, legislative efforts and various songs of the
Federation throughout our history. 

 

How can you access Building the Lives We Want? There are several ways.
Attached to this email are two documents to help you find it. One document
is a page from our national website,
https://www.nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/building-lives-we-want,
with download instructions. You can read this book using Apple Books and
Google Books, download it in html format through your web browser or find it
within the Kindle store. Additionally, it is available through Newsline,
whether you call the phone number, use the app or have a Victor Reader
Stream (this method requires your Stream have WIFI capability or can
transfer books onto an SD card for use). Unfortunately, this book is not
available in print or through BAARD at the Talking Book Library. 

 

I hope everyone, whether you come to Book Club or not, will read this
comprehensive work. It is fascinating to read the history of an organization
that has weathered the past 80 years and remained true to its original
vision. Enjoy! 

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or if you have difficulty
accessing the book. We will do our best to help. 

 

Warmly,

Camille 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Camille Tate 

President, Melbourne Space Coast Chapter, National Federation of the Blind,
FL 

Board of Directors, National Federation of the Blind, FL 

Email: ctate2076 at att.net <mailto:ctate2076 at att.net>  

Phone: 321 372 4899 

 

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