1. Amy’s grandma used to say “Karma is as karma does.” Has anyone in your life used an unusual saying that you found helpful?

2. Sometimes Amy wondered if she was doing the right thing. If you were in her same situation what would you do?

3. Amy says that small instances will trigger memories. Has this happened to you? What small instance has triggered a beloved memory?

4. Sue Ann accused Amy of running in place. Can you identify with this? Have you ever felt you were running in place? If so, how’d you get out of it?

5. What did you think of Amy’s decision not to tell her mother-in-law what she’d done? (Having Dan declared dead).

6. When Amy and Sue Ann find the unwelcome visitor in Amy’s car they have different reactions. How would you have reacted?

7. Amy stated that her encounter with the rattlesnake “gave me the courage to voice my fears.” How or why do you think that happened?

8. Amy was not happy when Jerome showed up with the workers. Have you ever had anyone step in and take over in the name of looking after you? How did you react?

9. When Amy is scared she handles it with “unnatural sass.” How do you handle scary situations?

10. Driving Mrs. Mitchell’s car gave Amy a sense of control and freedom. Have you ever experienced something like that?

11. Mrs. Mitchell asks Amy to do something strange when they go shopping. Would you have given in to her wishes?

12. Amy lost something very precious to her. Have you ever suffered such a loss? If so, how did you get through it?

13. What did you think of Brad’s gift to Amy? Has anyone done something like that for you?

14. What did you think of Amy’s chosen career? Was it interesting to you?

15. Did you like how the book ended?