Dates:
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Join us for a friendly conversation of The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez at our latest monthly book discussion. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. A novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, following the intersecting lives of the local families fighting to protect their homeland, the West Indian laborers recruited to dig the waterway, and the white Americans who gained profit and glory for themselves. Searing and empathetic, The Great Divide explores the intersecting lives of activists, fishmongers, laborers, journalists, neighbors, doctors, and soothsayers—those rarely acknowledged by history even as they carved out its course. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
Categories: Book Clubs
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