Celebrating its 29th year, the Books & Coffee program offers community members the opportunity to discuss topical books with their authors or expert reviewers. Afternoon and evening book talks are held in the Sommer Center for Worship and the Performing Arts on the Concordia campus. Entrance and refreshments are free of charge, thanks to the support of the Friends of Concordia. Please join the Friends of Concordia to ensure the continuation of this popular series!
We are pleased to announce the fall series of Books & Coffee:
Fall 2009
Thursday, November 19 at 3:00pm
Refreshments served from 2:30pm
Sommer Center
The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite
By David Kessler, MD
In this groundbreaking investigation of the insatiable American appetite, Dr. David Kessler explains why we eat more than we need to, and what we can do to stop the vicious and unhealthy cycle of overeating. Kessler, the former head of the FDA who led the fight against the tobacco industry, takes up the battle against obesity in this New York Times best-seller.
“One of the best books ever written on why it's so hard to control overeating and what we can do about it. Multidimensional and brilliant.”
Dean Ornish, MD, author of The Spectrum.
Discussed by Dr. Joy Elwell, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of College Health Services at Concordia College. Joy Elwell holds a doctorate in Nursing Practice from Rush University, and has worked in nursing since 1982. She was named “Nurse Practitioner of the Year” in 2007 by the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State.
Recent Events
October 22
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
Discussed by Bobby Ghosh
October 1
The Richest Man in Town: The Twelve Commandments of Wealth
Discussed by the author, W. Randall Jones
About Books & Coffee
- Events are free of charge, handicap accessible and open to all. Pre-registration is not required.
- Free parking is available outside the Sommer Center, entering the campus from Tanglewylde Avenue.
- Presentations begin promptly and last one hour.
For further information, please contact Emma Oxford, Director of Community Relations
914.337.9300 x2159
emma.oxford@concordia-ny.edu