Marquette – Northern Michigan University will host a Diversity Common Reader Program built around “Resilience: Two Sisters and a Story of Mental Illness” on beginning with a book distribution on Friday, January 22 at 1:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Hedgecock Building on the NMU Campus.
The book is written by Jessie Close, who struggled as a young adult with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder, with running commentary and an epilogue written by her sister, actress Glenn Close. Up to 240 free copies of the book will be distributed to NMU students, NMU faculty and staff, as well as community members. Everyone is encouraged to read this selection and participate in program activities.
Activities have not been finalized. Updates will be posted at http://www.nmu.edu/diversitycommittee/reading. For more information, contact Susan Morgan at smorgan@nmu.edu.
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