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I Scandalized the Book Club
My subconscious betrayed me
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…….”
The above is the first part of the opening line of Charles Dicken’s classic, “A Tale of Two Cities.”
It’s dramatic foreshadowing of what you’re about to read in this post.
Please let me explain.
Assignment #1
I feel privileged to have attended Oakhurst Elementary School in Ocean Township, New Jersey. The teachers were all caring individuals who tried their damndest to educate us. One of my favorites was Mrs. Campbell who taught us an elementary school’s version of English Lit. which included abridged versions of many of the classics.
I must admit, it was the only course I enjoyed in my nine years of academic imprisonment at Oakhurst Elementary.
Our required reading was quite sophisticated for kids our age (12–13 years), I loved that particular challenge for some reason.
“Class, listen up!” a stern Mrs. Campbell’s way of getting our attention.
“We’ve a treat for the next two weeks. We’re going to be reading a real classic, “A Tale of Two Cities,” one of my favorites,” she announced.
