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CHI (V)-SIG City Book Group-Odyssey Moscow: One American's Journey from Russia Optimist FREE 072925
About this event
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We chose Odyssey Moscow: One American's Journey from Russia Optimist to Prisoner of the State by Michael Calvey. Calvey recounts his experience as an American who invested in promising Russian businesses with his Russian partners, because they believed in the future of that country's market economy and it's growing entrepreneurial spirit. Suddenly one night Calvey was seized from his Moscow apartment and accused of illegal activities in one of his businesses.
The story of his trial within the Russian legal system reveals how very different it is from our own legal system, because the accused is considered guilty till proven innocent.
The book sheds a light on the culture, politics and thought processes of a country whose influence in the world we cannot ignore. In spite of his trial, Calvey conveys his affection and
admiration for the people of Russia and their dark sense of humor in dire circumstances.
You will receive a reminder with the Zoom link a week before and on the day of the meeting.
We encourage new members to attend!
Cost - $0 - FREE
Time: Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 7:00 p.m. (CST)
Event contact: Del M.
Due to the limited capacity of this event, please be respectful of your fellow members and register only if you plan to participate. If you do need to cancel, please cancel your registration as early as possible so that someone on the waitlist can join us. Thanks!
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once payment is received.
Event Contact Delanne McCormic(s)
Delanne Mccormick
Registration Info
Registration is required
The Chicago Women's Connection City Book Group is a CWC Special Interest Group where each month we select a book to read and then meet to discuss it virtually. We meet once a month on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM.
Registration cancellations will be accepted
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