UA’s Everywoman Book Club to Discuss ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’
March 25, 2008 - Filed under: Events | Tagged: Language
Tuscaloosa, Ala. — The Everywoman Book Club, sponsored by The University of Alabama Women’s Resource Center, will meet to discuss “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory on Thursday, March 27, at noon in The Globe Restaurant.
“The Other Boleyn Girl” is based on the true story of Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary, and their competition for the love and attention of Henry VIII. USA Today calls author Philippa Gregory “the queen of royal fiction.” Her other books include “The Queen’s Fool,” “The Virgin’s Lover,” “The Constant Princess” and “The Boleyn Inheritance.”
“The Other Boleyn Girl” is also a major motion picture starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, and is currently running in theaters across the country.
Students, faculty and staff, and members of the community are invited to attend the book club meeting.
The Globe Restaurant is located in downtown historic Northport.
For more information, contact the Women’s Resource Center at 205/348-5040 or visit http://wrc.ua.edu.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
CONTACT: Harrison Diamond or Linda Hill, UA Public Relations, 205/348-8325, lhill@ur.ua.edu
SOURCE: Kathy M. Wilson, Women’s Resource Center, 205/348-5040, kwilson@sa.ua.edu