Brothers in Hope

Use this post to respond to reading Brothers in Hope. Here are some discussion starters, but feel free to make any comments you like:

• Who is telling the story? Why is it so important that his story be told?
• What advice did Garang's father give him? How did that help Garang?
• Why did Garang come to the United States. Why might it be hard for Garang to adjust to life here?

What is the What

Use this post to respond to reading What is the What. Here are some discussion starters, but feel free to make any comments you like:

• What is the significance of the title?
• Why does Valentino consider telling his story, or story telling in general, so important?
• What does the novel say about Sudanese national and cultural identify?

A Long Way Gone

Use this post to respond to reading A Long Way Gone. Here are some discussion starters, but feel free to make any comments you like:

• What is the role of hope in Beah's story?
• What effect does the unusual kindness of the fisherman have on the boys?
• What is the role of Western culture, especially music, in Beah's life both before and after his role as a child soldier?

Chanda's Secrets

Use this post to respond to reading Chanda's Secrets. Here are some discussion starters, but feel free to make any comments you like:

• What is the significance of the title, Chanda's Secrets?
• What other characters in the novel keep secrets?
• How is the theme of redemption developed in the novel?
• What effect does Chanda's teacher, Mr. Selalame, have on her?

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