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the subject of your next book club meeting?
Purchase 15 copies of more from The Cure Starts Now web site and receive a 10-minute skype session with one of the authors!
*Availability subject to authors’ schedules. Book club must provide one Skype session and computer access equipment to receive call. Sessions must be scheduled at least one week in advance.
- What is the significance of the title?
- How does the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness change an individual?
- How does it change those around him or her?
- What does it take (mentally and/or physically) to fight a disease like cancer?
- How did Brooke and Keith deal with the stress this situation created?
- What do you think is the hardest aspect of going through this experience?
- What role does hope play for parents in this battle?
- How do you think Elena views the world after her diagnosis?
- How did the relationship between Grace and Elena change?
- Were you surprised by the change?
- Why do you think children with serious illnesses grow up so quickly?
- Should children be told everything about their condition?
- How do you think Brooke and Keith handled the day-to-day issues of Elena’s illness?
- What does Elena’s artwork represent to her and her family?
- How do Brooke and Keith describe survival and the survivor mentality?
- How do you think Elena knew she only had a little time left?
- What kind of impact did Elena have on her community and those who followed her journey?
- How do you think Grace dealt with Elena’s diagnosis and her death?
- Are children more resilient and understanding than we give them credit for?
- What legacy do you want to leave for your friends and family after you are gone?
Jeffrey A. Hosmer, Pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church
