Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lacuna and The Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver returns with a truly stunning and unforgettable work—arguably her most thrilling novel to date. Set in present day Appalachia, Flight Behavior is a breathtaking parable of catastrophe and denial that explores how the complexities we encounter in life lead us to believe in our particular chosen truths. Kingsolver’s riveting story concerns a young wife and mother on a failing farm in Tennessee who experiences something she cannot explain. Her discovery energizes various competing factions—religious leaders, climate scientists, environmentalists, politicians—trapping her in the center of the conflict and ultimately opening up her world.

This month we will be discussing the second half of “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver. We discussed the first half of her book during our March book club discussion. This month’s discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Elise Amel and Dr. Young-ok An.

The book club titles for this year’s book club have been purchased and loaded on the UST libraries’ Kindles.   The Kindles are available for checkout from the OSF Library on the main campus for UST students, faculty and staff for a period of 3 weeks.  You can find additional information regarding the Kindles and a comprehensive title list here or on the library’s website