Iris would be delighted to speak at your book group or organization on Cape Cod, in the metropolitan Boston area, or remotely. Please contact her at irisglaznerleigh@gmail.com.
Questions for book groups:
- When we first meet Liza, what are your thoughts about her staying with Barry so long?
- How do you view her transformation both physically and mentally the longer she stays away from her abuser?
- What do you know about bullying and intergenerational families of domestic violence?
- How did Liza’s community of allies help her when she was faced with Barry’s appearance on Cape Cod?
- What do you know about allies and their role in bullying prevention?
- Was Liza a victim throughout her whole life?
- What were the ways Barry controlled her during their marriage?
- What role does Jeff play in Liza’s transformation to a woman with good self-esteem?
- How did Liza form relationships with others in her life to begin to trust again?
- Do you see a parallel between Barry, Mrs. Woods, and others in authority and the way Liza behaves?
- When Liza was confronted with Barry’s vulnerability, and ultimately his life, she has to make a split second decision to save him or not. What would you do and why?
- How did Liza handle the situation with her son Sam? Do you agree with her decision?
- How did this book make you feel?
- Was the ending a surprise?
- Who were the characters you felt most connected to and why?