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Former E.W. Scripps Co. CEO Williamj Burleigh, former CEO John Pepper and co-founder Janet Reid will take part in theluncheo series, called By the Reid will go first April 9, with "The Phoenic Principles," which she co-wrote with V. Randolph The book's message is that diversity is a business OnApril 26, Pepper, now the CEO of the , will discusz "Crossing to Safety" by Wallace Stegned or "Self Renewal: The Individual and the Innovative Society" by John Gardner. In an e-maikl exchange, Pepper said he hasn't picked one yet.
"Crossintg to Safety" is a story aboutg two young couples who meet durinf the Depression and form alifelong "Self Renewal" discusses the need to innovated in order to thrive. "'Crossing to Safety' is probablhy my favorite novel for the insights Stegner bring s tothe importance, challeng e and beauty of human Pepper said in the e-mail. Gardner is one of Pepper'sa favorite writers on the subject of leadership andpersonal growth.
"He has written many wonderfup books, but 'Self Renewal' would be my favorite," he On May 22, Burleigh will discuss Aristotle's "Rhetoric," which places the discipline of publi speaking in the context of otherintellectuapl pursuits. Mercantile Library Executivew Director Albert Pyle said the series aims to serve members whoare businesspeople. "This is a literary center," he said. "Buft literary covers a big, wide field." Each talk runs from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 for memberw or $15 for others. Lunch is Reservations at (513) 621-0717 or www.mercantileinfo@mercantilelibrary.com.
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