Monthly Book Group - Finding Dorothy

Finding Dorothy is the story behind one of the most beloved books (and movies) of all time, The Wizard of Oz. The story is told through the voice of L. Frank Baum’s wife, Maud.

Finding Dorothy covers the time that Maud and Frank live in South Dakota, barely making ends meet. It was during this time that the couple meets a real life Dorothy who inspired Frank to write the novel. The book also covers Maud’s early years as the daughter of a suffragette.

When Maud later is introduced to Judy Garland, who would play the beloved Dorothy character in the movie, she describes how Garland’s rendition of “Over the Rainbow” takes her back to those tough days before the book’s big boom.

Maud and Judy Garland connect despite their over sixty year age difference. Maud is a widow at the time of the making of the movie.

Alternating between the past storyline of Maud’s life and Maud and Frank’s marriage, there is also the storyline in 1939 on the active film set of the movie. During these days, Judy is mistreated by those making the movie, as well as by her “stage” mother, and Maud does her best to protect her.

Please note that the group meets on the third Wednesday of the month and the group will be having lunch at the PYCC Clubhouse at 12:30 before the regular book group discussion.

Upcoming Selections:

November - Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz

December - holiday hiatus

January - The Wardrobe Mistress by Meghan Masterson

Try using Z-library to get a copy of the book.   https://b-ok.cc/.  It is an online library with literally millions of books to download for free or with a modest donation. 

Please Register so we know how many are coming.  For questions, call/text Mollie @ 321-446-4535.

Location:  PYCC Clubhouse.