1. Allison faces a range of physical and emotional challenges in CHASING AIR. Which moment in her journey felt most pivotal to you, and why? 

2. How does the title CHASING AIR reflect the deeper themes of the novel --- freedom, loss, resilience and reinvention? 

3. Were there any scenes or relationships that reminded you of your own life experiences or choices? 

4. The book explores the tension between control and surrender. How does Allison navigate that balance throughout the story? 

5. Allison’s relationship with risk is central to her evolution. Do you see her as fearless, reckless, courageous --- or something else? 

6. How did your perception of Allison shift from the beginning to the end of the novel? 

7. The novel weaves together themes of grief, ambition and personal identity. Which of these felt most resonant or surprising to you as a reader? 

8. What role does nature or movement (flying, running, climbing) play in to how Allison processes her inner world? 

9. Was there a character besides Allison whom you found particularly compelling? What did they add to the story? 

10. If CHASING AIR continued beyond its final pages, where do you imagine Allison would go next --- literally or emotionally?