Great Book Club choices.
There’s so much to talk about. The audacity of these women to live out their own destinies challenge us to do the same today. After all, it’s not about Eleanor or Golda. Their stories are history. Their lives show us how to live. Book Club Discussion Questions are available below to get the conversations started!
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Book Club Discussion Questions for Eleanor Roosevelt ~ Unleashed
- What are the social injustices Eleanor would be challenging today?
- If Eleanor was a guest with Oprah – what would Oprah ask her?
- If you were interviewing Eleanor privately and could ask her anything – what do you want to know?
- The author relays how Eleanor advocates for three main causes – Jews, African Americans and women. What has improved since Eleanor’s time? What hasn’t?
- Eleanor’s generation hoped the United Nations would prevent a World War III. So far, this was accomplished. What else has the UN accomplished?
- Eleanor’s quotes show her perspective of hope in the future against a backdrop of fear. Who is this ray of light today? What is the backdrop of fear?
- What specific passages were significant to you – moving, enlightening, sad, disturbing.
- What did you learn from this book?
Book Club Discussion Questions for Golda Meir ~ True Grit
- Golda’s fierce determination sets her apart from the crowd. Who on the public stage has a like sense of determination for a worthy cause?
- If Golda was interviewed on “The View” (or any talk show) what would they ask her?
- If you could privately ask Golda anything – what do you want to know?
- Golda was often reviled as being ‘overbearing’ and then circumstances proved her correct. Who today is maligned and yet it could be they are going to prove right?
- Was Golda ever on the brink of despair? If so, when.
- What specific passages were significant to you – moving, enlightening, sad, disturbing.
- What did you learn from this book?