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Book Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions for The Ground Beneath Us
1. Do you think Holly and John portray a typical marriage? Why or why not?
2. What parts of the story, or characters, do you identify with? Did the story cause you to view marriage differently?
3. How do you think the title relates to the story?
4. Would you say Holly crossed the line in her relationship with Seth? Why is she attracted to him? What need did he fulfill?
5. How does Holly’s “Blueberry Pancake Morning” affect her outlook on marriage?
6. How would you describe Annalisa as a friend?
7. In what ways does the theme of death and new life play into the story?
8. The story begins and ends with Holly running. How does the running theme play out in the story?
9. How do you envision Holly’s life continuing after the end of the book?
(Discussion Q’s for Mother of My Son available upon request.)
Rachel Allord 