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The Plum Tree


A deeply moving and masterfully written story of human resilience and enduring ...
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What does the plum tree represent?

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Feb. 24, 2013
by mariannes

Do you think the will to live is the same for everyone, or is it stronger in some than others?

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Feb. 18, 2013
by lisag

Overall, what did you think of The Plum Tree?

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Feb. 18, 2013
by mariannes

Do you think Maria died by accident trying to get rid of the baby, or did she kill herself?

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Feb. 18, 2013
by mariannes

Are there contemporary situations equivalent to the Holocaust?

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Feb. 18, 2013
by mariannes

Do you think the Holocaust could have been stopped if information had been more readily available?

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Feb. 13, 2013
by llsmill

Will this be a Bestseller?

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Feb. 13, 2013
by llsmill

Do you think fear of the future made Isaac and Christine's love stronger and more passionate?

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Feb. 13, 2013
by rebajane

Writing style

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Feb. 13, 2013
by llsmill

What made Hitler such a charismatic leader that he was able to control such a vast number of people? What qualities must he have had?

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Feb. 11, 2013
by mariannes

I found more in this book than the love story!

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Feb. 10, 2013
by lisag

Writing style

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Feb. 01, 2013
by eleanord

What do you think it was like in Germany for the women left behind?

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Jan. 30, 2013
by peg

Not all Germans or all military were party members. Does this surprise you?

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Jan. 30, 2013
by peg

Discuss the differences between the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, and the treatment of blacks in the South

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Jan. 30, 2013
by peg

After the war, do you think people were in denial, too busy with their own problems, or just didn’t want to talk about it? Do you think they felt guilty?

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Jan. 30, 2013
by peg

Do you think Isaac’s decision was based on loyalty to his parents and sister?

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Jan. 28, 2013
by susanr

Do you think Christine was envious of his family’s wealth? How do you think Isaac felt about her family?

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Jan. 27, 2013
by susanr

Do you think almost dying makes a person more aware and grateful for the little things?

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Jan. 27, 2013
by susanr

Do you think Christine saw the Americans as saviors or monsters?

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Jan. 24, 2013
by jacquelynh

How do you think Christine changed over the course of the novel?

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Jan. 22, 2013
by Santa Fe Cowgirl

If Christine hadn't found tht Isaac was alive, do you think she would have ended up with Jake?

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Jan. 21, 2013
by jonnav

Why do you think Mutti agrees to put food out for the passing Jewish prisoners? Would you have done the same thing?

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Jan. 21, 2013
by kathleenr

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