The Gospel According To Larry Reading Guide & Discussion Questions

1. In his quest to be antimaterialistic, Josh has just seventy-five possessions, including shirts, shoes, keys, books, CDs, and underwear. If you had to limit the things you own to seventy-five items, what would they be?
   


2. Josh states, “I've only wanted one thing in my life–to contribute, to help make the world a better place . . . not with technology, but with ideas.” Is Josh true to his vision?
   


3. Is the way Josh/Larry manipulates his followers any different from the way the media, big business, or politicians manipulate the public?
   

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