Topic for Discussion 695825

What is Will's reaction when he discovers that his mom has cancer? What does his mom's reaction appear to be?

Topic for Discussion 695826

List three situations from the book that demonstrates Mary Ann's willingness to help people, and explain what each incident says about her character.

Topic for Discussion 695827

Contrast Will's feelings about religion with those of his mother's and his brother Doug's. Is what other ways is his personality different from his mother's?

Topic for Discussion 695828

Why does Mary Ann claim that she is not brave or strong during her illness? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?

Topic for Discussion 695829

Mary Ann continually encourages Will to leave his job in publishing, even though his career prospects are not clear and the country is entering a financial crisis. What makes Mary Ann so certain it is the right thing for Will...