by Julia London
Why does Jane feel such a sense of peace from knowing her birth mother’s name and a tiny amount of her history? Did she find what she was looking for?
Jane and Asher both discuss traveling abroad in attempts to “find themselves.” Why do you think it was necessary for them to strike out to an unknown place to do so?
Jane says that Susanna helped bring her and Asher together. Do you believe in fate, or was that just a coincidence?
Why do you think the author chose the title One Season of Sunshine? What does it mean to you?
ENHANCE YOUR BOOK CLUB
Jane’s family bonds over their kitchen table, sharing a family-style meal of Italian dishes. Spend an evening in the kitchen with your book club, then discuss the novel over eggplant parmesan or lasagna.
Jane’s adopted family and her search for her birth family are both important parts of her life. Do you know much about your ancestry? Talk to some older relatives and share stories of your heritage with your book club. How does your past impact your present?
Susanna suffered from bipolar disorder. Learn more about this devastating illness to better understand what she, Asher, and their family went through. Check out a website such as http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bipolar-disorder/DS00356.
Both Susanna and Riley are talented artists. Even if you didn’t “inherit the artistic gene,” bring a sketchbook along to your meeting and have fun trying to draw a still life. Or share a talent that does run in your family.
