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Discussion Starters
This story begins with one of the characters set in the Ireland during the Time of the Troubles. What were the Time of Troubles in Ireland? How did growing up in the Time of the Troubles affect the character?
The seniors in Invisible Injuries live in a segregated community. What are the stereotypes American’s have of the elderly? Does this group of seniors fit those stereotypes?
The detective is from a different culture than the gentrified community he serves. What advantages or disadvantages might this difference present?
What are the invisible injuries of the characters in the book?
Why don't the Irish girls try to escape? Why do people (mainly women for our purposes of discussion) stay with abusers?
What happens to our day to day living when something traumatic occurs? Have you ever experienced traumatic change, or know someone who has? If so, how did you/they deal with it?
How would your life change if you were in Nina’s or David’s shoes?
What is FAIM? How are they different from the Italian Mafia? Should we see them differently or the same?
This story begins with one of the characters set in the Ireland during the Time of the Troubles. What were the Time of Troubles in Ireland? How did growing up in the Time of the Troubles affect the character?
The seniors in Invisible Injuries live in a segregated community. What are the stereotypes American’s have of the elderly? Does this group of seniors fit those stereotypes?
The detective is from a different culture than the gentrified community he serves. What advantages or disadvantages might this difference present?
What are the invisible injuries of the characters in the book?
Why don't the Irish girls try to escape? Why do people (mainly women for our purposes of discussion) stay with abusers?
What happens to our day to day living when something traumatic occurs? Have you ever experienced traumatic change, or know someone who has? If so, how did you/they deal with it?
How would your life change if you were in Nina’s or David’s shoes?
What is FAIM? How are they different from the Italian Mafia? Should we see them differently or the same?