Book Club Questions
- Do you feel a sense of connection with any of the characters in this novel? If so, which ones? Why?
- Do any of the characters remind you of people you know? How?
- Did anything surprise you about the circles of care developed by residents and staff in this community?
- What five words would you use to describe the residents’ relational lives with one another? The community relationships between staff?
- Have you ever, like Fran, looked at Extended Care and thought, “I’d rather be dead”? Did this novel change your perspective? In what way?
- If you lived in a facility like the one Fran lives in, how would you contribute to the daily life if
- you had become non-verbal
- you were in deep pain
- you were very lonely
- How would you fill out your Degree of Intervention? Did this novel nudge you to have conversations about End of Life wishes?
- It takes Fran a long time to understand that she needs to forgive herself. Why do you think that is?