1. The title of the book comes from a line in Shakespeare's Hamlet. "And for his death no wind of blame shall breathe, but even his mother shall uncharge the practice and call it accident." Compare the circumstances in Shakespeare's play with those in Winds of Blame.

2. Find out what resources are available in your community for victims of abuse.

3. Interview a counselor who works with victims of child abuse. Prior to the interview, determine what you would like to find out and prepare a list of questions to ask.

4. Isabel uses her diary as a way to make sense of her life and to examine important issues related to decisions she must make. Compare your own diary with Isabel's.

5. Try solving a difficult problem through writing. Describe each circumstance or fact that is related to the problem. List possible solutions...