River in the Ocean (Allen)

Discussion Questions
1. What defines family today in the world of broken families?

2. What do you think makes a good parent?

3. Have you ever felt an emptiness or void in your life that actually compelled you to find out what it was about? What did you learn?

4. Have you ever lost anyone who was close to you? How hard was it for you to let go?

5. How would you feel if you suddenly learned that someone you thought you lost had not actually passed away?

6. What would you do if you found yourself having to start over in life?

7. Do you think there’s a special bond family members share, even if they have never met or have been separated for a very long time?

8. What is the significance of the book's title?
(Questions provided courtesy of the author.)

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