The Pact - Discussion # 3

Describe how mentors have played an important role to the characters so far. Pick one and explain in detail. Be sure to use examples.

Tuesdays with Morrie - Discussion # 3

Pick one topic Morrie and Mitch discuss. Explain it as presented in the book, using examples, and react to it.

How do the changes in Morrie affect Mitch? What are his reactions to his friend's deteriorating condition?

The Kite Runner - Discussion 2

Discuss the relationship between Baba and Amir. Use examples.

Lovely Bones - Discussion 2

Why do the heavens of different characters - Franny, Holly, Flora Hernandez - take such different forms? Is the author offering a rosy view of death and its aftermath? Or do you think she is saying something more profound about the individual experiences of loss and grief?

The Pact - Discussion 2

"Sometimes people are drawn together for a purpose that even they don't recognize at the time. I am convinced that this is what happened with Sam, Rameck, and Me." p. 59

What purpose does the relationship between the friends serve? Use examples in your explanation.

Tuesday's with Morrie - Discussion 2

"...the culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. We're teaching the wrong things. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it" (p. 35)

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in" p. 52

Discuss the above quotes, as well as the "list," Tuesday people, and "love wins." Choose at least 3 and describe how each of these came about (what do they mean) and react to each of them.

Why I chose the Kite Runner

I chose the Kite Runner to read because many of my friends read it before and told me that it is a great book to read. I also like the subject the book is talking about.