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Authors: Margaret Daley

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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
  1. Taylor has Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. Do you know anyone who has this? What are some things you can do to help a person with ADHD?
  2. Who is your favorite character? Why?
  3. When Max came to Tallgrass, he didn't know how he was going to proceed with Taylor. What would you have done in this situation?
  4. Rachel's husband died two and a half years before. She still wore her wedding ring, and when she took it off it was a hard decision for her. Have you been in a similar situation? What would make you take off your wedding ring after your husband/wife died?
  5. What is your favorite scene? Why?
  6. To Rachel, her wedding ring was a symbol of Lawrence and their marriage. Do you have a symbol or item that is important to you? Why does it mean so much to you?
  7. Max couldn't forgive Alicia for what she had done to him. Have you been unable to forgive someone? Why?
  8. What is your favorite Bible verse on forgiveness? Why?
  9. Max let his past control his present, his actions. Have
    you ever been controlled by something in your past? Were you able to put it behind you? How?
  10. Eileen Masterson, Rachel's mother, was upset Granny was marrying and moving out. She was lonely and didn't want to see Granny get married and leave her. How do you deal with loneliness?
  11. Rachel felt out of her element dealing with Taylor and her situation. Have you ever felt that way? What have you done about it?
  12. What does Christmas mean to you?
  13. Taylor was upset because she thought she was dumb. She got angry, especially with her mother, because Taylor didn't know how to deal with her feelings. What are some things she could have done to deal with her anger?
  14. Max didn't celebrate Christmas because he worked on that day. He didn't have any traditions. What is your favorite Christmas memory/tradition?
  15. What are some reason parents would homeschool their child? Have you homeschooled a child? Would you consider doing it? Why or why not?

ISBN: 978-1-4268-7534-2

A DAUGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS

Copyright © 2010 by Margaret Daley

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