Discussion Questions for "Bo's Cafe"

Since we tend to skip around in our discussions and since I randomly come up with the questions and can't seem to put them in any order that makes sense, I am not numbering them this time!!!

Did this book seem realistic to you?
Was it hard for you, as a female, to read a book that was mostly about a man and his point of view?
Do you agree that church people don't open up to each other about their real selves?
Do you think the book supported going to church or not?
Have you ever been with a group of people like at Bo's Cafe?

How would you have reacted to Steven's anger if you were his wife?  How about when he said he had really changed?  Would you have given him another chance?

Would you be comfortable with a guy like Andy?
Who was your favorite character?
Do you think the Gospel was accurately presented in this book?
Would you recommend this book to a non-Christian?  A Christian?
What did you think of Steven's relationship with his daughter?

On pgs. 93 and 94, Andy says, "I have come to believe there are no together people, just those who dress better than others......". Do you agree?

Did you like the way the book ended?

One blogger I read said, "Bo's Cafe will leave you saying "Wow!" after you finish the final page.  It is a book that should be passed around and talked about just as much as "The Shack" has been.". For those of you who have read "The Shack", would you agree?
Were you surprised that Andy's dad was living?

November's Book Selection

We Untangled Christmas!!!!

Last night was so much fun and a great discussion!!  Thank you EVERYONE for your input!!  I'm so mad, though......today....one day too late, I found the striped knee socks I wanted to wear last night!  I will post a picture, if I can figure out how to do it!!!   "Bo's Cafe" coming up!!!

Discussion Questions for "Untangling Christmas"

1.  In general, do you enjoy reading "self-help" books?

2.  Did you find this book to be an easy read?

3.  Was there at least one tip or idea that you found helpful? What was it?  Do you plan to implement.        the idea this upcoming Christmas season?

4. What "feelings" did reading about the holidays evoke in you?  Do you have good memories of Christmas, or not so good?

5.  What was your favorite part of the book?

6.  Do you think secular carols, traditions, etc. are wrong?  Why or why not?

7.  Which idea in the book do you think would most glorify God and show the true meaning of Christmas to your family and others?

8.  What things have you done in the past at Christmastime that you may eliminate after reading this book?

9.  After reading this book, are you looking forward to Christmas or dreading it?

10.  Do you think you will make yourself a binder like they suggested?  Why or why not?  Would you rather just go to Pinterest for ideas!!??

11.  Overall, what can you take from this book and share with another lady, perhaps someone starting to set their own holiday traditions?  For example, would you just recommend the book to them, make them a binder, or just give them advice based on what you gleaned from reading the book yourself?

12.  Any other suggestions or comments you would like to share?

October's Book Selection

Big 5-Oh Discussion

Last night was fun!   Great discussion, as usual!! Thanks to Emily for having us in her lovely home!!!
Thanks to all who brought delicious food too!

Discussion Questions for "The Big 5-Oh"

1.  What did you think of the "Prudence" story at the beginning of each chapter?
2.  Did you make any connections with the donkey or any other characters in that story to any of the characters in the "real" story?
3.  Do you believe in love at first sight?
4.  Which of the love at first sight relationships do you think had the best chance of surviving?  Liv and Jared, Rand and Shelby, or Georgia and Dennis?  Why?
5.  Anything from the Bible come to mind when "explaining" what she claimed to be a "birthday curse"?
6.  Did you enjoy reading this book?  Find it an easy read?
7.  I remember reading, at some point, someone said, "Sometimes we are so busy following what we think are signs, that we forget to go to God and ask for His direction."  Do you agree with that?  Have you ever experienced that yourself?  Explain.
8.  Do you think you would have grown to love Missy Boofer as Liv did, or would she just have been an annoyance for you?
9.  Continuing with the theme of "growing relationships"......how would you have reacted to Georgia when she first approached Liv about her desires for Jared?
10.  What was your favorite part of the book?  The romance, the descriptions of the different places she went, the food, the characters, etc., etc., etc.???
11.  Were you surprised that Jared and Liv waited a year to get married?
12.  Have you ever wanted to escape from your life and go somewhere else for a just a little while?  Did Josie's place sound like somewhere you'd like to go?
13.  Would you like to read more books by Sandra Bricker?
14.  Would you recommend "The Big 5-OH" to others?
15.  If you had to choose between reading Persuasion once and the Big 5-OH five times, which would you choose!!??