Another good one!

The food was great tonight!!  Thanks to everyone! Thank you, Sarah, for hosting!  I think there were 19 of us tonight for our enlightening discussion!!  See ya next month!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "HIDING IN THE LIGHT"

"I guess no one instantly recognizes what's abnormal about her home life when it's always been her normal." (A quote from page 143 reminded me of some things we talked about at our last meeting.). When do you think Rifqa realized her home life wasn't right?

Talk about decisions made in the book.....her decision to lie to her parents and go to church, etc. with her friend, her decision to run away, Brian, Beverly and others who chose to help her, the authorities' decision to send her back to Ohio, etc.  Do you agree or disagree with any of the choices made?

Do you think this book was well written?  Why or why not?

Have you read anything online about Rifqa that could enhance our reading that you'd like to share with the group?  If so, what?

If you could ask her anything, what would you ask her?

Do you think her story brings glory to Christ? If so, how?

What do you think the phrase "hiding in the light" means in the context of this book?  Is it a fitting title?

Who would you recommend the book to?  Why?

February Book Selection

"Hiding in the Light"
   by Rifqa Bary

Thank you

Our eyes were opened to some new things tonight.  Thank you for your willingness to discuss truth.  May Jesus give us wisdom, courage, compassion and eyes to see others as He does.  Thank you, Bess, for hosting and thanks to all who brought food and for everyone's great comments!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR "THE GLASS CASTLE"

In your opinion, what is it in this book that would cause it to be highly recommended?

How does the author draw the reader in and keep the reader engaged?

Were you offended by anything as you read it?  Why or why not?

Do you find it hard to believe that children could survive such difficult conditions.....leaking roof, maggots in the ham, no food at all, filth, etc.!!??
Not to mention the neglect and abuse from their parents.

What things in this book were helpful to you or what could you take from this book to help someone else who maybe had a difficult childhood?

Were there any "parenting techniques" in the book that you thought were good?  If so, what were they?

Did this book make you think differently about homeless people than the other book we read about the homeless (Under the Overpass)?  What was different?

Did you want to know more about any of the characters?  If so, which character and what did you want to know!

Do you think the author is trying to elicit a certain response from the reader, such as sympathy?  How has this book affected your view of the author?

Were you satisfied with the ending or did you expect some other outcome? What were you hoping for?

January Book Selection

Merry Christmas

Thank you, Selina, for hosting!  Thank you to everyone for the delicious food and great discussion!  Thank you Jenn for our handout!!  We will be looking for Chapter 1 written by Jenn  in our Hodge Podge Book next month!  All of you need to be thinking about what you will write in your chapter!!! Can we really do this!!??  Ha!!  Seriously....I hope each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Happy New Year!  See you in 2016!!!