Join PTPI in reading Trail of Tears, a book documenting a moment in U.S. history that changed the fate of the nation. As we prepare for the 19th Worldwide Conference in Arizona USA, we invite our PTPI family to learn more about the relocation of Native Americans from their homelands to the Western United States. This moving portrayal of the Cherokee Nation is filled with legend, religion and politics. Read along as we examine this pivotal time in U.S. history and discuss ways in which this relocation mimics past and present events around the world.

What do you know about Australia? Bill Bryson’s In A Sunburned Country takes you on a journey down under to the country that doubles as a continent, has the most unique and deadly wildlife in the world, and contains the friendliest people you will ever find. His adventure will take you off the beaten path, satisfy your curiosity and deliver a humorous report of the country and its unique qualities. This memorable piece of travel literature will have you laughing and wanting to learn more about Australia. (In the UK, the book is entitled Down Under.)

 Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder

In his new book, Strength in What Remains, Pulitzer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder recounts the heroic, true story of Deogratias (Deo), a young man from Burundi. The book chronicles Deo’s 1994 escape from a genocidal war in Burundi and Rwanda, his journey to New York City and return to Burundi to establish a medical clinic. Along his path, his life is altered by the kindness of strangers. This is a powerful and enlightening book that gives new meaning to Peace through Understanding.

Visit Tracy Kidder's Web site for additional information about the book, as well as a video trailer for Strength in What Remains. A portion of proceeds rom Amazon purchases go to Village Health Works, the non-profit health clinic highlighted in the book.

Please join us as we journey into the recent history of Iran through the eyes of a book club like our own!

Reading Lolita in Tehran remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 100 weeks and has been translated into 32 languages. Published in 2003, this is Nafisi's memoir, sharing stories about her life and those of the women in her book club intertwined with great works of literature and historical events in Iran.

Follow this link to videos by PTPI's President/CEO Mary Jean Eisenhower and a special Arabic welcome from PTPI's Middle East/Africa Liaison Ahmed Roushdy.