Catherine Ryan Hyde’s best known book, Pay It Forward, sealed her reputation, but she had a well-established literary collection of novels and short stories before the book, and the movie, hit the jackpot in 2000. Ryan Hyde’s themes include the importance ( and sometimes, the difficulty) of making connections with others, the nature of love, and the healing power of forgiveness.Her novels and short stories are character-driven, dialogue-propelled narratives that carry the reader effortlessly forward to their often surprising conclusions. Pay It Forward is the story of a young boy who, as part of a social studies assignment, comes up with an idea to make the world a better place.The book has been translated into 20 languages for publication in more than 30 countries and is a national bestseller. Reaction to this powerful book resulted in the creation of the Pay It Forward Movement (www.payitforwardmovement.org), followed by Ryan Hyde founding the Pay It Forward Foundation (www.payitforwardfoundation.org), and the release of a major motion picture starring Helen Hunt,Kevin Spacey, and Haley Joel Osment as Trevor, the boy who started it all. Join us this summer as we read Pay It Forward, participate in Pay It Forward projects, and change the world one favor at a time.
Boyne Reads 2007 -- Events
June 21, 7:00 p.m. Movie -- Pay it Forward Library Community Room
July 19, 7:00 p.m. Reel Discussion -- The book & the movie Library Community Room
August 16, 7:00 p.m. Kathy's Famous Book Discussion with wine & cheese Boyne Country Books
September Unsung Heroes Tea Time & location TBA
October 11, 7:00 p.m. Movie - Pay It Forward BCHS Performing Arts Center
October 17, 7:00 p.m. Unsung Heros Awards Library Community Room
October 18, 7:00 p.m. Catherine Ryan Hyde visits Boyne City BCHS Performing Arts Center Dessert Reception following
