January's book.
Craig Littleton's decision to end his marriage would shock his wife, Denise . . . if she knew what he was up to. When an accident lands Craig in the ICU, with fuzzy memories of his own life and plans, Denise rushes to his side, ready to care for him.
They embark on a quest to help Craig remember who he is and, in the process, they discover dark secrets. An affair? An emptied bank account? A hidden identity? An illegitimate child?
But what will she do when she realizes he's not the man she thought he was? Is this trauma a blessing in disguise, a chance for a fresh start? Or will his secrets destroy the life they built together?
Another bit of information - provided by Kelly - is Christina Berry, the author, is the niece of Terri Smith, who attends WestGate Church.
ReplyDeleteDiscussion Questions
ReplyDelete1.How do Denise and Craig relate to their children? In what ways does their relationship with each other influence how they relate to their kids?
2.Why would an adult choose a behavior that places his or her marriage, children, job, and reputation at risk? What rationalizations does Craig make for his behavior?
3.Have you ever had to apologize for something you didn’t do? Can such an apology be heartfelt?
4.How does Denise come to the point of forgiveness? In her mind, how are forgiving and forgetting different?
5.Which character did you most identify with? Why?
6.Was Sarah a good friend to Denise? How would you be a friend to someone in similar circumstances?
7.Did their church support them enough? What role should a church play in helping families survive painful or destructive situations?
8.Describe a time when you witnessed a marriage not only survive, but thrive after working through betrayal? What made it possible for the couple to accomplish that?
9.In what ways did Denise change as the story progressed?
10.Identify the lies each primary character believed, and describe how those lies led to harm.
11.Discuss your experience with anger in marriage, and tell how you resolved the issue. Do the same with forgiveness.
12.Have you ever kept secrets from your spouse? How did it turn out?
13.How would you counsel a husband or wife to rekindle love for a spouse?
14.What would you say to a friend who was given up hope or run out of options?