1. What difference did physical therapy make for Christy Brown? He did not learn to walk and earn his living as a bricklayer with his brothers, so what value did therapy have in his life?

2. How did Christy Brown benefit from being part of a large family? What were the positive aspects he found of living with many siblings? What were the positive aspects for his siblings of living with young Christy?

3. Describe a typical day's activities for Mrs. Brown, during the years she had several children at home. What leisure could she enjoy?

4. Why did so many of Christy's brothers become bricklayers, like their father?

How did this affect their education, job prospects and local community development?

5. Several young women made deep impressions on Christy. What are some traits these women had in common? Is it surprising to learn that Christy eventually married a...