Discuss Next to Love by Ellen Feldman

May. 23, 2012
by EllenFeldman

What thoughts did the ending of NEXT TO LOVE invoke?

Jun. 15, 2012
by pschulze

All three women are relatively wealthy but do not spend excessively. What do you think this says about the beginning of the most prosperous period in America’s history and our own era?

Jun. 14, 2012
by pschulze

Were you surprised at how hidebound America was a this time? Since then, have we changed as much as we think?

Jun. 13, 2012
by pschulze

Our era considers openness as a cure, or at least a form of solace; but in the era of the book, silent suffering was seen as a virtue. Do you think the women would have had an easier time if they'd shared their problems?

Jun. 04, 2012
by lisag

Is Grace really so devoted to Charlie’s memory or is she afraid of a new relationship?

May. 22, 2012
by lisag

Can you sympathize with King's heartbreak and loss despite his poor treatment of returning vets?

May. 22, 2012
by Peggy H

What do you think motivated Grace to create a wall of photographs of Charlie?

May. 22, 2012
by Peggy H

Do you think Grace, Mac and Morris would have behaved differently today?

May. 22, 2012
by Peggy H

Overall, what did you think of "Next To Love"?

May. 22, 2012
by Peggy H

Any characters in the book you think were intentionally named according to their personalities in Next to Love?

May. 19, 2012
by Suzanne

Considering the era, do you think Babe could have found better ways to cope with Claude’s problems?

May. 18, 2012
by EllenFeldman

Do you think the recent spate of books and movies about women’s friendship romanticize the relationship?

May. 16, 2012
by malindan

Do you think Grace and Millie really believed that they were protecting their children, or were they merely justifying their own predilections?

May. 16, 2012
by kathrynk

For nine years, Babe keeps a terrible secret. How much of a toll do you think it takes on her?

May. 15, 2012
by dlpiano

Is Millie callous or a fierce survivor?

May. 11, 2012
by bettyt

Next to Love

Discuss Next to Love by Ellen Feldman

Ellen Feldman answers questions about Next To Love

What thoughts did the ending of NEXT TO LOVE invoke?

All three women are relatively wealthy but do not spend excessively. What do you think this says about the beginning of the most prosperous period in America’s history and our own era?

Were you surprised at how hidebound America was a this time? Since then, have we changed as much as we think?

Our era considers openness as a cure, or at least a form of solace; but in the era of the book, silent suffering was seen as a virtue. Do you think the women would have had an easier time if they'd shared their problems?

Is Grace really so devoted to Charlie’s memory or is she afraid of a new relationship?

Can you sympathize with King's heartbreak and loss despite his poor treatment of returning vets?

What do you think motivated Grace to create a wall of photographs of Charlie?

Do you think Grace, Mac and Morris would have behaved differently today?

Overall, what did you think of "Next To Love"?

Any characters in the book you think were intentionally named according to their personalities in Next to Love?

Considering the era, do you think Babe could have found better ways to cope with Claude’s problems?

Do you think the recent spate of books and movies about women’s friendship romanticize the relationship?

Do you think Grace and Millie really believed that they were protecting their children, or were they merely justifying their own predilections?

For nine years, Babe keeps a terrible secret. How much of a toll do you think it takes on her?

Is Millie callous or a fierce survivor?

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Discuss Next to Love by Ellen Feldman

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Sorry, Next to Love by Ellen Feldman is closed for new posts.
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