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There are currently thirteen wonderful diverse ladies between the ages of 30 - 50's. We wanted to create a bond with one another and strive for longevity, while making a visible difference in our community. Our Sistah's wanted to be a literary force to be reckoned with. The bonding started almost immediately as we recognized how wonderful it felt to be amongst a group of women where we could simply be ourselves. Too often, women are not free to express their individuality without fear of criticism or sabotage by their peers. With SST, we have truly found a group of women who can laugh together, cry together, and rejoice in our accomplishments. To discover and appreciate the pleasure that reading in good company brings is a true blessing. Our monthly meetings have created ;a virtual retreat where, for a few hours each month, we share a serene and meaningful diversion, as we assemble for the sake of reading and sisterhood. Obstacles are worked out and we continue to grow. Book clubs have made an astonishing mark in today's society. In this fast paced world we often forget to take time to reflect. We become more isolated, though we are connected by technology as never before. Reading groups are having a positive impact on today's society because they are bringing people together again. The lines of sincere communication are opened, and a restoring of spirit is happening. Much has been said about the power of reading, much can also be said for the benefits of discussing what you have read with others. These discussions are sometimes cathartic and sometimes purely entertaining; but they are always enriching. As we discuss and fellowship we expand our interests, we expand our vocabulary, we engage in the art of debate, we learn to listen, we learn to express, we embrace diversity, we broaden our minds. Through all of these things we strengthen each other, and by strengthening each other we strengthen our community. Our running theme of taking care of ourselves spiritually, mentally and physically, gives us that burst of needed energy to go out and strive to be better citizens. By committing random acts of kindness within our communities, we have learned that eventually, it will spread beyond our organization. We believe that promoting and nurturing literacy makes our communities stronger. SST knows that putting the right book in the right hands matters. Our commitment is to continue promoting lifelong learning while spreading the word that a good book is never exhausted. A good book goes on and on, whispering to you through the inner walls of your emerging minds. We truly believe that the love we have for literature has brought us together in harmony. We are blessed that one of the gifts God gave us, is each other.
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