Guild Book Club

Guild Book Club Discover the stories behind the history. History is more than names in a textbook or dates on a timeline. It is the story of real people, extraordinary moments, and pivotal decisions that shaped the world we know today. Each month, the General Crook House Guild Book Club explores engaging historical titles that inspire meaningful discussion, fresh insights, and a deeper connection to the past.   Questions About Membership? About the Book As the book begins, the reader is introduced to Perkins’ early life as an advocate for social justice and her relationships with Sinclair Lewis, Mary Harriman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Al Smith and FDR. She is determined to create better living and working conditions for immigrant women and children. Her passion, conviction, dedication and persistence predicted her success.  As for being a woman, she said, “Being a woman has only bothered me in climbing trees.” The importance of politics and political connections is magnified at the New… View Source