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Becoming Amazed Discussion Book Club Questions

1. Which of Brenda’s eight adventures did you find most intriguing? Why?

2. If you had been in Brenda’s shoes in Ethiopia, which obstacle she faced would have frightened you the most? Why?

3. What is your personal feeling about arranged marriages? Did you begin to feel differently about this tradition as Brenda struggled to make sense of the Islamic culture?

4. Do you know anyone who has been the victim of terrorism? What impact has it had on your life?

5. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Describe the feeling you had as it took place.   

5. After reading the chapter titled Shattered, do you believe that a wooden idol could have the powers, first to elate Brenda, then to break her heart? Or could it be one cosmic coincidence? What else could have explained Josh’s behavior?

6. Where is the most unusual place that you’ve ever visited? Why was it remarkable? Have you ever felt supernatural vibes in a place you didn’t expect them?

7. Have you ever tried spelunking? Or gone deep into a cave? Did you experience any of the fears that Brenda experienced when she went into the cave?

8. What did you think of the description of the troglodytes’ homes? Would you be able to live in a home dug into the ground? Would you stay in a hotel underground if you had the chance to experience that?

9. If you lived in Sri Lanka would you rather be a latex sap collector  or a tea leaf picker? Why?

10. What is the most important lesson you learned from reading this book?

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