Joy for Beginners Discussion

[Julie]

Let us know if you've read the book and what your inital thoughts were/are of it. This is our March read for our GJR Challenge!

[Julie]

I ended up really liking this book. I'm glad that Jenn had us read it for our challenge.

I definitely enjoyed Caroline's story the most. There's always a special affinity for people who love books.

[Jennifer]

Some questions for discussion directly from Erica Bauermeister's site:

-How are the mothers in this circle — Sara, Kate, Marion, Caroline — shaped by their children?

-In what ways are the themes of age and maturity explored? Are age and maturity the same thing to these women?

-What challenges would you give to your own loved ones? To yourself?

[Jennifer]

Julie wrote: "I definitely enjoyed Caroline's story the most. There's always a special affinity for people who love books."

I just wanted to know what she did with all that space. LOL

[Julie]

LOL filled it with more of her own books?

As far as challenges...I did a lot of thinking about this and couldn't come up with something. It is definitely something to give a lot of thought to as I keep going in my life.