Reading Group Video Guide
For One More Day Interactive Video Reading
Group Guide.
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1.
The line "every family is a ghost story" recurs several
times in the novel. What does that mean and who are the real
ghosts in the Benetto family?
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2.
Is there a particular scene that resonates with you the most?
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3.
Early on the book asks: "Have you ever lost someone you
love and wanted one more chance to make up for the time when
you thought they would be here forever?" What if you got
one day back? How would you answer these questions?
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4.
Early on Chick says, "Mothers support certain illusions
about their children." What does he mean by that? What
about fathers?
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5.
Several times Chick says that you can either be a mama's boy
or a daddy's boy, but not both. Which was Chick? Which did he
believe himself to be? Do you agree that you can only be one
or the other?
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6.
Chick says, "Kids chase the love that eludes them."
How does this play out over the course of the novel? Whose love
does he chase, ultimately, and why?
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7.
Throughout the novel, Chick outlines various times when he failed
to stand up for his mother, and was often quite cold to her.
Is there a special cruelty that children inflict on their parents?
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8.
Midway through the novel, a mountain climber tells Chick: "The
backside of a mountain is a fight against human nature. You
have to care as much about yourself on the way down as you did
on the way up." Do you agree with this statement? Where
are Chick's ascents and descents?
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9.
How is the Old Timers' Game and the circumstances surrounding
Chick's involvement a turning point in his life?
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10.
Late in the novel Chick learns a shocking secret about his father's
life. How does it change his understanding of his parents' relationship?
How does it change your understanding of Posey, Leonard and
Chick?
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11.
Are there thematic links between this novel and your previous
books?
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12.
What inspired you as a child to pursue your creative endeavors?
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13.
What are you working on these days?
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14.
Are you equally comfortable writing fiction, nonfiction, and
journalism?
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15.
Wrap up.
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