Orphan train by christina baker kline book club discussion. To keep our theme on track, our cohosts served a typical 1930s, minnesotastyle, sunday dinner including all the fixings. Apr 11, 20 after tragedy, young girl shipped west on orphan train christina baker klines new novel incorporates a true piece of american history. Kline has written six other novels orphan train, orphan train girl, the way life should be, sweet water, bird in hand, and desire lines and written or edited five works of nonfiction. The book is available now on apple books in both ebook and audiobook formats.
Vivians journey west was aboard an orphan train, a bit of misguided 1900sera social engineering moving homeless, destitute city children, mostly immigrants, into midwest families. One week molly took over the kitchen and made her kind of food. Orphan train recipes for book clubs tosas allcity read. Seventeenyearold molly ayer knows that a community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only think keeping her out of juvie and worse. See more ideas about orphan train, orphan and train. Feb 21, 2017 christina baker klines orphan train has collided with the circus caravan from sara gruens water for elephants, and out of that wreck has come pam jenoffs the orphan s tale. Author bio birth1964 raisedin maine and tennessee, usa, and the uk educationb. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 book club books. Apr 22, 2020 welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect.
Orphan train is a fascinating story of friendship between women from two generations. Orphan train apr leave a comment between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. Her vegetarian diet was only one thing about her that her foster parents, especially her impossibletoplease foster mother dina, refused to accept about her. Today, we welcome christina to the blog to discuss her experience with book clubs and the three most common questions that clubs have asked her about the novel. There is the theme of foster care, adoption, family history, unexpected relationships, inhumane acts of violence and of course the train that took children from large cities to be adopted by families in the midwest to be more like indentured servants then a part of a new family. Read an exclusive excerpt from elizabeth strouts olive, again.
Orphan train will hold you in its grip as their fascinating tales unfold. The two women astrid a jewish woman hiding and sheltered in a circus and noa a younger woman who was cast out from her home in the netherlands when she became pregnant. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Christina baker klines orphan train has collided with the circus caravan from sara gruens water for elephants, and out of that wreck has. Obviously the foster care system of the 1900s and that of today will come up. The orphan train twins, and their white horse dreamnook book. Between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose. Book club questions for the orphan train by christina baker. May 27, 2018 orphan train by american author, christina baker kline, is historical fiction that is a recent pick by one of our book club members.
Orphan train book book club food unexpected relationships book club parties books to read my books train food. Cook ahead and be ready long before the members arrive. Back in the mid1800s, there were not a lot of options for poor, homeless, abused, andor neglected children other than orphanages or almshouses. Welcome to a meeting place for publishers, authors, and book clubs to connect. The orphan train idea was born in new york which had about 30,000 street orphans in 1854. Jul 29, 2014 book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline. A book club is a fun, frugal way to socialize and get into the habit of reading more. The orphan train by christina baker kline questions. The story follows two timelines, one modern day story of a 17 year old in foster care and one story that goes back to the historical time period of the last orphan trains in america in 1929 that brought many orphans to the midwest from the. Everyone in book club hopped on board for orphan train donning either train conductor, engineering or 1930s garb. I had no idea that this happened with orphans in america.
Orphan train by christina baker kline is a book that has many themes. Some of the food ideas are from the book like the terrys famous chowder but most of this book took place during the great depression so food was scarce and there was no way i was. Dont let the food get in the way of the allimportant ending. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 have you read this incredible story about our history in america.
Niamh pronounced neev was an irish immigrant girl sent on an orphan train from new york city to minnesota in the late 1920s. The orphan s tale by pam jenoff was a very moving read. After tragedy, young girl shipped west on orphan train christina baker klines new novel incorporates a true piece of american history. Orphan train is a book set in both the present day and the late 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The treatment these children received by the loving families that took them in is another hot talking point, as is the flawed practice that transports the orphans to the mid west. Oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand. Find exciting ideas from book clubs all over the country what theyre reading, what theyre eating, and how theyre blending the two as well as recipes from some of your favorite authors and book giveaways.
Today we have a recipe inspired by this months book club selection, orphan train, and created by chef ingrid of edible tapestry. A novel christina baker kline, 20 harpercollins 278 pp. A nonfiction book like just mercy doesnt readily lend itself to menu ideas for a gathering, since food isnt often discussed in the text. I love when i find a winner with my book club and this is definitely a winner. Penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out out of the foster. The orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care system. Orphan train by christina baker kline i remember at the age of 10 or so reading a novel about the late19th and early 20thcentury orphan trains, which took children and babies from east coast slums and brought them to the midwest, where they were given an opportunity for a potentially prosperous new life in the fresh rural air. Christina baker klines novel orphan train has ridden the new york times bestseller list for the past 15 weeks, becoming a favorite of book clubs across the country. A lot of the women in this group liked the book along with our strong male contingency of one but not as much as i did.
The story follows two timelines, one modern day story of a 17 year old in foster care and one story that goes back to the historical time period of the last orphan. Vivian daly has lived a quiet life on the coast of maine, but in her attic, hidden in trunks, are vestiges of a turbulent past. The currant bread and rhubarb tart both would qualify as irish. Two of us had heard of orphan trains before reading this book. A great glass of wine and a good book have gone together almost as long as there have been. The orphan train movement in america was a unique experiment in child welfare. Publishers comments goodreads orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be. Yes a little reminiscent of that powerful book the nightingale by kristin hannah, however very different in its own right. Atonement, ian mcewan serve high tea and transport your book group to prewwii england and the large country estate of the tallis family. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more penobscot indian molly ayer is close to aging out. We hope you find the book and this dish equally delicious. Aug 18, 2018 the orphan train by christina baker kline moves back and forth between two stories that of a young orphan girl in the early twentieth century and that of a teenager in the modernday foster care system. After tragedy, young girl shipped west on orphan train. Moving between contemporary maine and depressionera minnesota, orphan train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances, and unexpected friendship.
Kline reminds us that we never really lose anyone or anything orperhaps most importantlyourselves. Vivian traveled from nyc to minnesota as a young girl on one of the infamous orphan trains that was used to get orphans out of the cities into the country where they might have a better opportunity to find families and to be able to make a good life. Between 1854 and 1929, socalled orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the east coast to the farmlands of the midwest, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure. An entire menu of irish dishes also would be suitable for a book club discussing orphan train.
Questions every book club asks, the story behind the writing of orphan train, and more. One of the books protagonists, an irish orphan, is packed. Orphan train is a gripping story of friendship and second chances from christina baker kline, author of bird in hand and the way life should be. Orphan train by american author, christina baker kline, is historical fiction that is a recent pick by one of our book club members. Christina baker klines orphan train is an unforgettable story of friendship and second chances that highlights a littleknown but historically significant movement in americas pastand it includes a special ps section for book clubs featuring insights, interviews, and more. Picking a complete makeahead menu for the night is a must, especially if you have a few more pages to read before the book club starts. We thought it fitting to provide this for the she reads book clubs that will meet throughout the month to discuss the novel. In orphan train, christina baker kline seamlessly knits together the past and present of two women, one young and one old. For book clubs 1929 train itinerary international editions.
Find out how to start a book club your friends will love. Cathy marie buchanan, nyt bestselling author of the day the falls stood still and the painted girls i loved this book. In addition to orphan train 2011 and a piece of the world 2017, her novels include bird in hand, the way life should be, desire lines, and sweet water. Orphan train book club ideas part 1 delicious reads. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Orphan train was a mix of favorite childhood books of mine such as anne of green gables, heidi, and understood betsy, and ms. You might consider serving a menu based on what anthony ray hinton ate when he was released from death row.
Book club selection for august 2014 by christina baker kline historical fiction20273 pages publishers comments goodreads. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Apr 11, 2014 online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, friday, april 11, 2014 orphan train book discussion guide. Orphan train is a young adult historical fiction novel about the relationship between seventeen yearold molly ayer and ninetyone yearold vivian daly who, as the result of spending time together and sharing their experiences, form a bond, learn from each other, and change in significant ways. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Orphan train by christina baker kline reading guidebook. Buy this book klines absorbing new novel after bird in the hand is a heartfelt pageturner. Here are a few top book club selections and coordinating menus that are sure to add a new depth of flavor to your discussions.
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