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Tales & Testimonials
Discover the stories that inspire us and the personal reflections that connect us. Read testimonials from our members and hear how our book discussions have shaped lives and built a global community.
Lovely Nagar, India
MBA Marketing, Welingkar Institute
"When I moved to the United States to support my husband’s PhD ambition, Duke International Book Club became my sanctuary—a place where I found a community of warmth, wisdom, and a shared love for books that made this new journey truly fulfilling. Along the way, I had the incredible opportunity to create this website to give back to the community and share the knowledge I’ve earned over the years."
Yayoi Koba, Japan
B.A. in Economics, Keio University
"I’m so lucky to have found this wonderful book club at Duke after moving to Durham for my husband’s MBA. With inspiring leaders and diverse, engaging discussions, it has broadened my perspective and enriched my daily life. I highly recommend joining!"
Tamara Israel, Chile
"I first met Joanne and Kitty at the New Spouse & Partner Orientation in 2018. I love reading so the Book Club sounded like a good place to start. I didn’t imagine then that it would come to mean so much to me during those years. Not only the leaders of the club are the most welcoming and interesting ladies, but that’s where I made several wonderful friends from all over the world."