{"id":40600,"date":"2021-01-29T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T19:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&p=40600"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:59:42","slug":"mosaic-book-club-jan-2026","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/mosaic-book-club-jan-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MOSAIC Book Club: Behind the Beautiful Forevers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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MOSAIC Book Club will be discussing Behind the Beautiful Forevers<\/em> by Katherine Boo starting February 4, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first MOSAIC Bookclub selection is Behind the Beautiful Forevers<\/em> by Katherine Boo! In this National Book Award winner, Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo chronicles the lives of families striving for a better future in Annawadi, a settlement in the shadow of Mumbai\u2019s luxury hotels. Through the stories of residents like Abdul, a resourceful scavenger, and Asha, an ambitious mother, Boo reveals the heartbreaking reality of systemic inequality and the staggering resilience of the human spirit. It is a powerful, unforgettable account of hope and survival in a hidden world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MOSAIC Book Club provides an inclusive and affirming space for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni to engage in meaningful dialogue and lifelong learning. This club directly advances the mission of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Alumni MOSAIC by strengthening community among alumni of color, LGBTQIA+ alumni, first-generation alumni, international alumni, and those who support and identify with these experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through shared reading and intentional conversation, we explore diverse narratives, deepen our understanding of varied perspectives, and build lasting connections across the Bobcat network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Join?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

All ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni who identify with or support the MOSAIC community are warmly welcome to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How It Works<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n