Book Discussion: Not a Genuine Black Man

"Not a Genuine Black Man by Brian Copeland is the Silicon Valley Reads selection for 2009. (Study guide and other materials are at www.siliconvalleyreads.org/2009-10). Comedian and radio talk show host Brian Copeland holds the record for longest running one man show in San Francisco. This insightful story is about his growing up in an almost all-white San Leandro in the 1950s. Join a discussion of this book in a private room at Roundtable Pizza, 4400 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Stay after the discussion to have lunch and socialize (Buy your own, of course. Just a soda and salad is available for non-pizza lovers.) We must meet a minimum to get this room, so sign up as soon as you can. Call the Osher office at 408-924-2734. Mary Johnson is an Osher member and volunteer. She has participated in many book discussion groups and is an avid reader. Note:Selection of the next book discussion choice will take place at the March 14 discussion.