December Book Selection

So Much Fun!

Tonight's discussion was heavy at times due to the horrifying events of 9-11, but we had such a good time!  The twelve of us enjoyed great food (thanks to all who contributed!) , encouraging conversations and the blessings of hearing testimonies of God's saving grace!  We learned a lot from this book!  Thank you for hosting, Selina!  See ya December 2, at my house!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "THUNDER DOG"

What did you like best about this book?
Was there anything that you did not like?
Were you aware of the prevalence of blindness among premature babies in the 50's?
Did you have vivid memories of 9-11 as you read?  Where were you that day?
Did you learn anything new about the World Trade Center as you read?  If so, what?
What was the scariest thing you thought about as he described his experiences on that day?
Did you find the way the book switched back and forth from present to past helpful or distracting?  Did it help you understand the long descent down the stairs?
They had no idea what had happened as they were descending the stairs; do you think they would have behaved differently had they known the full extent of the damage?
Do you think Michael's parents decision to mainstream him in school was a good idea?  Why or why not?
Talk about how Michael's father researched the law and contacted the Governor so Michael and his dog could ride the bus.
After the long trip down the stairs, they must have felt some relief, but they quickly realized there was more chaos there.  How would you react if you were hoping for rest but were forced to run even though you were exhausted?
Have you ever experienced a tragedy that ignited renewed purpose in your life, like Michael said this did for him?
Does reading Psalm 23 in light of Michael's personal experience cause you to see this familiar passage in a new way?
Were you thrown off by Chapter 10 which was told from Karen's perspective?
Can you imagine what she and many others were going through as they waited to hear from loved ones?
What were some things you learned about blindness that were new to you?
What is the main lesson or piece of understanding you took away from reading Thunder Dog?
Has reading it changed how you think about anything?  Do you think you will act differently in the future as a result of reading it?
Would you recommend it to others!  Why or why not?