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The accumulation of stuff is a disease affecting most people in America, according to the book 鈥淎ffluenza: An All-Consuming Epidemic.鈥� The book is the subject of the 色花堂app reading project this year.

The ISU reading project brings an awareness of social issues to the public as campus and community members read the assigned book and then participate in discussions. The ISU Leadership and Involvement Center coordinates events to supplement the readings, including a visit from the author(s). Past books include 鈥淭he Cyanide Canary鈥� and 鈥淣ickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America.鈥�

<>The authors of 鈥淎ffluenza鈥� define 鈥渁ffluenza鈥� as 鈥渁 painful, contagious, socially-transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.鈥�

<><>Two of the authors, John De Graaf and David Wann, will to come to ISU and discuss the topic of overspending further Sept. 19-21.

<>Events include:

鈥�    A discussion on writing nonfiction;

鈥�    creating television documentaries;

鈥�    鈥淓scape from Affluenza鈥� movie and a discussion with the authors following;

鈥�    discussions on time management, overspending and real wealth and

鈥�    鈥淎ffluenza鈥� book signing.

鈥淚 hope the 2007 Reading Project 鈥楢ffluenza鈥� will affect change in the

students and community,鈥� said Bonnie Frantz, associate director of the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. 鈥淭he discussions planned with the authors will stimulate individuals to think creatively for solutions to social ills caused by over consumption.

鈥淪ince reading the book, I think more often about the phrase 鈥榖loom locally鈥�

and enjoying our own local area for vacations. It drives home that I should buy as much as possible locally rather than transporting food or goods long distances.

鈥淚 just need to live more simply,鈥� Frantz said.

For more information, contact Bonnie Frantz or the Student Leadership and Involvement Center at 282-3451.