by Robin Caroll
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Anna Belle came from humble beginnings and hated it, doing everything she could to overcome. Have you ever had to overcome something in your past that was out of your control? How did you handle rising above it?
2. Although a Christian, Grayson struggled with forgiveness and acceptance. How do you handle forgiveness? Discuss some practical ways you can move into a forgiving mind-set.
3. Danielle allowed feelings and events in her personal life to creep into her work life. Discuss your thoughts about that. If we are the sum of our experiences and education, is it wrong to bring our personal bias into our workplaces?
4. Anna Belle was unliked by many for her actions and attitudes. Discuss the difficulties in looking past someone’s unlikable qualities to see them as God does. From that perspective, is it easier to like someone?
5. Monique had no delusions of her daughter’s behavior but loved her in spite of that. Discuss ways someone can reconcile affection without condoning destructive behavior.
6. Although she was Anna Belle’s mother, Monique refused to allow guilt over Anna Belle’s own bad choices and decisions. Have you ever felt guilty over someone else’s issues? How did you handle the feeling?
7. Even though Grayson was angry with what Anna Belle had done to their marriage, he grieved for her. Do you think this is common? Why or why not?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
“I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I’ve never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in.” Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better. Robin’s passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journeys—aspects Robin weaves into each of her twenty-five-plus published novels. When she isn’t writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home. Robin gives back to the writing community by serving as executive director/conference director for American Christian Fiction Writers. Her books have been recognized in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, Bookseller’s Best, and Book of the Year. You can find out more about Robin by visiting www.robincaroll.com.
