Pearl Cleage Brings ‘Grandmother Gathering’ To Atlanta

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Many years ago, local celebrated playwright Pearl Cleage entered Charis Books & More and picked up a book seemingly for children, but within its pages were powerful messages of love and peace.

“The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering: A Story for Anyone Who Thinks She Can’t Save the World” by Sharon Mehdi explores what would happen in grandmothers all over the world stopped, gathered and stood for peace.