What do you think is the plot of this book? Does it have a plot?

How have the different people in Elizabeth's life changed her? Who do you think is the most significant?

What is Elizabeth's attitude toward her parents? What are their attitudes?

Elizabeth acknowledges that she (the author) is the main character. What parts do you think are fact, and what parts do you think are fiction? What do you think about this storytelling device?

Describe the order in which the story is told. Why do you think it is arranged this way?

Elizabeth thinks a lot about aging and death. What are some lessons in the book about death?

Why is Elizabeth fascinated by the cleaning women? What do they represent to her?

What influence does being from Kentucky have on Elizabeth's life?