Texas Tech University

 OLLI Book Club 

“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah

The Four Winds book cover

In 1921, Texas land is bountiful, and America is on the brink of a new optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, too old to marry when marriage is a woman's only option, the future seems bleak – until she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change her life. By 1934, the world has changed; millions are out of work and drought has devastated the Great Plains. Everything on the Martinelli farm is dying, including Elsa's marriage; each day is a fight to keep her children alive. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit during adversity, this novel is an indelible portrait of America and the American dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.

Wednesday, July 21 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Free

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June

6/7 CybersecurityCybersecurity Monday, June 7 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

6/8 Social Media (Postponed)Social Media (Postponed) Tuesday, June 8 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

6/10 History & Future of DronesThe History and Future of Drones  Thursday, June 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/14 A Cartoonist's PerspectiveDavid Fitzsimmons: A Cartoonist's Perspective  Monday, June 14 | 3 p.m.

6/15 Improving CommunicationImproving Communication in a Diverse World Tuesday, June 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/17 Good GriefGood Grief Thursday, June 17 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/22 Before We Were Yours“Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate Tuesday, June 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/23 The Midnight Library“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig Wednesday, June 23 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/24 Cool Wines for Warm DaysCool Wines for Warm Days Thursday, June 24 | 4:30‑6 p.m.

6/28 Only HopeOnly Hope: My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light Monday, June 28 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

6/29 Know About AfricaWhat Your Grandchildren Should Know About Africa Tuesday, June 29 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

July

7/1 Welfare, War and WaifsWelfare, War and Waifs: Three Child Rescue Movements in the 20th Century Thursdays, July 1, 8 & 15 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/13 PapercraftsPapercrafts With Kelley Tuesday, July 13 | 5:30‑7 p.m.

7/14 Decorate a Christmas Tiered TrayHow to Decorate a Christmas‑Themed Tiered Tray Wednesday, July 14 | 9‑10:30 a.m.

7/20 Ornament FunOrnament Fun With Grandkids and More Tuesday, July 20 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/21 The Four Winds“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah Wednesday, July 21 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/22 Christmas StockingsChristmas Stocking Traditions Thursday, July 22 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

7/22 Health by ChocolateHealth by Chocolate: Indulge and Be Well Thursday, July 22 | 4‑5:30pm

7/27 Crafting a Wool Christmas GiftCrafting a 3‑in‑1 Wool Christmas Gift Tuesday/Thursday, July 27 and 29 | 2‑4 p.m.

August

8/10 Gouache Your WayGouache Your Way – A Fine Arts Tale Tuesday, August 10 | 2‑3:30 p.m.

8/16 Motown – The Early YearsMotown – The Early Years August 16 | 2-3:30 p.m.

8/18 Maintaining Muscle MassMaintaining Muscle Mass Wednesday, August 18 | 2‑3:30pm

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