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Authors: Mary Monroe
AUTHOR'S NOTE
This is the end of an amazing journey. I hope that if you've come this far, it was as much fun for you as it was for me.
From myself and the entire
God Don't Like Ugly
series cast: Thank you for joining us!
God Don't Like Ugly
series cast: Thank you for joining us!
Good-bye and be blessed.
A READING GROUP GUIDE
GOD DON'T MAKE NO MISTAKES
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
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The suggested questions that follow are included to
enhance your group's reading of this book.
enhance your group's reading of this book.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1.
Annette and Pee Wee are separated, but they continue to have a sexual relationship. Do you think that this is a bad thing for any estranged couple to do?
Annette and Pee Wee are separated, but they continue to have a sexual relationship. Do you think that this is a bad thing for any estranged couple to do?
2.
Do you think that Lizzie is wrong to tell Annette about her pregnancy before she even tells Pee Wee?
Do you think that Lizzie is wrong to tell Annette about her pregnancy before she even tells Pee Wee?
3.
When Jade accuses Bully of attempting to rape her, Rhoda believes her until Annette comes forward to report that she accidentally witnessed the incident. This causes a major rift between Jade and Rhoda. Should Annette NOT have told Rhoda what she saw?
When Jade accuses Bully of attempting to rape her, Rhoda believes her until Annette comes forward to report that she accidentally witnessed the incident. This causes a major rift between Jade and Rhoda. Should Annette NOT have told Rhoda what she saw?
4.
Jade becomes irate at Rhoda when Rhoda confronts her about lying on Bully, and Jade initiates a violent confrontation between her and Rhoda. Do you think Rhoda is justified in ordering her own daughter to move out of her house?
Jade becomes irate at Rhoda when Rhoda confronts her about lying on Bully, and Jade initiates a violent confrontation between her and Rhoda. Do you think Rhoda is justified in ordering her own daughter to move out of her house?
5.
Do you think that it is wrong for Rhodaâor any motherâto use violence against a violent child, or do you think the use of violence is okay in a case of self-defense?
Do you think that it is wrong for Rhodaâor any motherâto use violence against a violent child, or do you think the use of violence is okay in a case of self-defense?
6.
When Annette's half-white, half sister Lillimae comes for an extended visit, this causes a problem between Annette and her mother, Gussie Mae, who is still bitter about Annette's father leaving her for Lillimae's mother. Are you glad that Gussie Mae eventually accepts Lillimae?
When Annette's half-white, half sister Lillimae comes for an extended visit, this causes a problem between Annette and her mother, Gussie Mae, who is still bitter about Annette's father leaving her for Lillimae's mother. Are you glad that Gussie Mae eventually accepts Lillimae?
7.
Because of a medical condition in his past, Pee Wee is no longer able to father children, which is how he knows that he cannot be the father of Lizzie's baby. Do you think that he is wrong not to tell Annette about his condition until he is forced to do so?
Because of a medical condition in his past, Pee Wee is no longer able to father children, which is how he knows that he cannot be the father of Lizzie's baby. Do you think that he is wrong not to tell Annette about his condition until he is forced to do so?
8.
Despite Jade's horrendous behavior, Rhoda wants to reconcile with her, but Jade is not interested. To get her away from the dangerous environment she is in now with pimps and drug dealers, Rhoda plans to plant drugs on Jade so she can get arrested. Is this going a little too far, or is it the only choice Rhoda has to “save” her child?
Despite Jade's horrendous behavior, Rhoda wants to reconcile with her, but Jade is not interested. To get her away from the dangerous environment she is in now with pimps and drug dealers, Rhoda plans to plant drugs on Jade so she can get arrested. Is this going a little too far, or is it the only choice Rhoda has to “save” her child?
9.
Harrietta Jameson is one of the worst kinds of child abusers because she does not fit the typical profile. She is a seemingly normal, likable woman with three young daughters of her own. Were you shocked to find out about her involvement in child pornography?
Harrietta Jameson is one of the worst kinds of child abusers because she does not fit the typical profile. She is a seemingly normal, likable woman with three young daughters of her own. Were you shocked to find out about her involvement in child pornography?
10.
Annette's daughter, Charlotte, is too afraid to expose Harrietta, so she sends the information anonymously to a reporter. Do you think this was a bold and clever thing for a twelve-year-old to do, or should she have told Annette first?
Annette's daughter, Charlotte, is too afraid to expose Harrietta, so she sends the information anonymously to a reporter. Do you think this was a bold and clever thing for a twelve-year-old to do, or should she have told Annette first?
11.
Annette knows firsthand how difficult it is for a victim of child sexual abuse to expose her abuser. As diligent as she is about protecting her daughter from predators, it happens anyway. Should Annette have investigated Charlotte's frequent complaints about Harrietta more thoroughly?
Annette knows firsthand how difficult it is for a victim of child sexual abuse to expose her abuser. As diligent as she is about protecting her daughter from predators, it happens anyway. Should Annette have investigated Charlotte's frequent complaints about Harrietta more thoroughly?
12.
Annette tries to talk Rhoda out of setting up Jade to get arrested. But when Charlotte runs away and moves in with a pimp, Annette does not hesitate to set
her
up to get arrested. Do you think these two mothers crossed the line? Do you think that they could have come up with better plans to rescue their children?
Annette tries to talk Rhoda out of setting up Jade to get arrested. But when Charlotte runs away and moves in with a pimp, Annette does not hesitate to set
her
up to get arrested. Do you think these two mothers crossed the line? Do you think that they could have come up with better plans to rescue their children?
13.
Jade is remorseful and frightenedâor so she claims to be when she calls Rhoda from jail and begs for a reconciliation. Rhoda is receptive, but Annette still has some doubts about Jade's sincerity. Jade eventually commits a more serious crime and ends up in prison for a very long time. Were you surprised?
Jade is remorseful and frightenedâor so she claims to be when she calls Rhoda from jail and begs for a reconciliation. Rhoda is receptive, but Annette still has some doubts about Jade's sincerity. Jade eventually commits a more serious crime and ends up in prison for a very long time. Were you surprised?
14.
Now that the series is over, are you happy with the way it ended? If not, why? And how would you have ended it?
Now that the series is over, are you happy with the way it ended? If not, why? And how would you have ended it?
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Library of Congress Card Catalogue Number: 2012932550
ISBN: 978-0-7582-7866-1
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