Creating conversation and connection with people impacted by breast cancer from Long Island and across New York State.
On Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m., the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will host a virtual meeting of its Warriors Book Club to discuss the novel Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung.
This free, one-hour Zoom gathering brings breast cancer community members together for conversation and connection with avid readers from Long Island and across New York State.
“Reading a book can be healing, restorative, and a window into diverse perspectives,” said book club participant Kathleen Glass. “To read alongside a community of fellow Warriors is a gift you can give yourself—an opportunity to connect, reflect, and share. The Warriors Book Club nurtures both the mind and the soul.”
Organizers say the program has become a meaningful source of connection for survivors.
“We’ve heard from many members of our community about how impactful the Warriors Book Club has been in their lives,” said Reyna Machado, MA, MBA, executive director of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. “Because of that response, we’ve continued to grow and expand the book club over the years.”
This month’s selection, Daughters of Shandong, is a hopeful and powerful novel about the resilience of women, the enduring bonds between mothers, daughters, and sisters, and the sacrifices made to uplift future generations.
The Warriors Book Club is a welcoming reading community, open to all breast cancer survivors and caregivers. Participants are encouraged to read the book in advance in order to share in a meaningful conversation about the book and connect with a supportive community.
For more information and to register for the Warriors Book Club, please contact breastcancerhotline@adelphi.
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
The Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program offers clinical support and resources to people with and/or concerned about breast cancer. To reach the Hotline, which is staffed by volunteers who are breast cancer survivors, call 800.877.8077 or online at adelphi.edu/breast-cancer. You are not alone.