Most important, I give my thanks to God, who has opened such amazing doors for me and makes the journey a golden one.
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Reading Group Guide
1. Why do you think guilt is such a powerful motivator?
2. What actions did Hannah take as a result of guilt?
3. How big a role does tradition play in your own life?
4. An unforgiving spirit can lead to a string of bad decisions. How many can you name from this book?
5. Do you ever long for a simpler time? What sounds the most appealing about it? What would be the most challenging in living that simple life?
6. Have you ever felt the pressure of prejudice? How should it be handled?
7. Do you think Reece was ever sincere about wanting to change or was it always a ploy to get Hannah back?
8. Is it ever okay to tell a lie—even to protect someone else like Matt did? Why or why not?
9. Is there any difference between an outright lie and subtle deceit?
10. Which quilt analogy to the Amish faith was your favorite and why?
11. Why do you think one lie leads to another?
12. Based on what you’ve read, what do you think is the strongest cord in the Amish faith?
Table of Contents
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Part One
one
two
three
four
five
Part Two
six
eight
nine
ten
eleven
twelve
thirteen
fourteen
fifteen
sixteen
seventeen
eighteen
nineteen
twenty
twenty-one
twenty-two
twenty-three
twenty-four
twenty-five
twenty-six
twenty-seven
twenty-eight
Acknowledgments
Reading Group Guide