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Join Bethell Hospice and the Orangeville Public Library as we read and discuss books that explore themes of life, love and loss. 

We will read and discuss The Measure by Nikki Erlick. The novel explores the consequences of knowing the length of one's life. A New York Times bestseller that has been translated into twenty-four languages.

Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice. 
 
It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live. 
 
From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise? 
 
As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge? 

Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.

"I doubt I will ever use the term 'life-affirming' when describing a novel again. No other book could ever measure up to what Erlick has done with this tender, original and gripping debut. I cannot think of a reader of any genre who would not find something to love in The Measure." — Bookreporter.com 

Please register to reserve your spot and a copy of the book to borrow.