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Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are openended and get people to share their personal opinions. Her husbands support and thoughts are also noteworthy. Get your book discussion started with book club discussion questions coming up with book club discussion questions is often the hardest part of hosting a book club meeting. The book is set mostly in afganistan and the united states.
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