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[Michelle, Book Club Leader]

Do you think that Poppy and Alex’s life goals and ambitions are compatible? Why or why not?

Discuss the influences of Poppy and Alex’s upbringings on their life goals. How did growing up in a small town affect Poppy? How did facing so much responsibility at a young age shape Alex? Do you think that by clinging to these earlier influence, they’re limiting themselves?

Do you think that having a purpose vs. being happy with where you are in life are two different things? How do you balance these two ideas?