The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

Book Club Discussion Questions

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For supplemental discussion material see our Beyond the Book article, Pilgrimages, Quests & Other Long Journeys and our BookBrowse Review of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.

Please be aware that this discussion guide will contain spoilers!

1. Why does the story that the garage girl tells Harold affect him so deeply? Do you think Harold would have mused on faith and gone on this tremendous journey had the garage girl told Harold that her aunt died of cancer anyway?
2. How does Maureen's relationship with Rex allow her the perspective to understand Harold's decision to walk?
3. The publicity that Harold receives on his journey often feels like a curse. What are some benefits that come out of the media coverage?

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