This is an Online Internet Book Club on Change of Heart: A Novel by Jodi Picoult. Discuss this book, share your thoughts, make comments, ask questions, offer responses...
Description
The acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a spellbinding tale of a mother's tragic loss and one man's last chance at gaining salvation.
Can we save ourselves, or do we rely on others to do it? Is what we believe always the truth?
One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice. In short, waiting for a miracle to happen.
For Shay Bourne, life holds no more surprises. The world has given him nothing, and he has nothing to offer the world. In a heartbeat, though, something happens that changes everything for him. Now, he has one last chance for salvation, and it lies with June's eleven-year-old daughter, Claire. But between Shay and Claire stretches an ocean of bitter regrets, past crimes, and the rage of a mother who has lost her child.
Would you give up your vengeance against someone you hate if it meant saving someone you love? Would you want your dreams to come true if it meant granting your enemy's dying wish?
Once again, Jodi Picoult mesmerizes and enthralls readers with this story of redemption, justice, and love.
Book Club Questions for Change of Heart (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Change of Heart: A Novel (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Change of Heart:
- Did Jodi Picoult emphasize any specific themes throughout Change of Heart? What do you think Jodi Picoult is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Change of Heart and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Change of Heart? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Change of Heart reveal Jodi Picoult's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Jodi Picoult is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Change of Heart affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Jodi Picoult's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Change of Heart (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Change of Heart: A Novel (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Change of Heart:
- Did Jodi Picoult make persuasive arguments in Change of Heart? Did Change of Heart change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Change of Heart?
- How does Jodi Picoult present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Jodi Picoult biased within Change of Heart? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Change of Heart make you want to read next? Why?
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