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When Women Were Birds


"Brilliant, meditative, and full of surprises, wisdom, and wonder." - Ann Lamott...
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What did you think about the unique way the book is designed? Did you like it?

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May. 17, 2013
by booksnob

Why do you think Diane's journals were blank? Which of Terry's's interpretations do you agree with?

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May. 17, 2013
by booksnob

Were you familiar with the Mormon faith before you read the book? Did your perception about it change after you finished?

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May. 05, 2013
by lisag

Empty or silent?

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May. 03, 2013
by alexandras

What do the birds in the book symbolize? What do you think life would be like if you could "fly"?

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Apr. 21, 2013
by donnam

What legacies have been passed to you by the women in your family?

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Apr. 15, 2013
by bestmartin

Was anyone else disappointed in how little we learned about the mother?

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Apr. 13, 2013
by mariannes

What different meanings do Utah and New York have for Terry? What places have special meaning for you?

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Apr. 11, 2013
by mariannes

What a gift!

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Apr. 10, 2013
by arielf

What roles do silence and emptiness play in the book?

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Apr. 09, 2013
by mariannes

Favorite Quotes from When Women were Birds

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Apr. 08, 2013
by nancy f.

How is Terry transformed by her night in jail? Why does she think she deserves to be punished and do you agree?

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Apr. 07, 2013
by eileenp

What role does the Mormon church play in Terry’s life? Does it seem different from other religions you've known?

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Apr. 06, 2013
by mariannes

What gave Terry the courage to become an activist, despite so many restrictions?

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Apr. 06, 2013
by mariannes

How does Terry's relationship with her father compare to your own relationship with your dad?

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Apr. 05, 2013
by jww

How would you describe Terry and Brooke’s marriage?

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Apr. 05, 2013
by jww

What are the consequences when we don't speak out? What roles do guilt, shame and doubt play in that decision?

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Apr. 05, 2013
by terriej

Has reading this book changed your perceptions or perspectives?

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Apr. 04, 2013
by joanr

Why does the Japanese greeting 'How is your honorable shadow' mean so much to Terry? Are there any expressions that are important to you?

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Apr. 02, 2013
by bestmartin

How does Terry's definition of love change throughout her lifetime?

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Apr. 01, 2013
by carolea

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