![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How is Elsa shaped by these expectations and her failure to meet them? Do you think it would have been the same for her in New York City? Did you feel compressed by expectations when you were growing up? Do you think these societal mores were designed to keep women “in their place”? How difficult is it to defy both family and society in a small town? Expectations for their future were sharply defined. Life was very different for unmarried young women in earlier generations. How are women’s stories different? Why do you think they’ve gone unreported for so long? Do you think sharing these stories will make a difference to future generations? It is changing slowly, and women’s courage and determination and victories are being brought to light. The stories of women have largely gone undocumented throughout history, and this era is no different. There were times in my journey when it felt as if that penny and the hope it represented were the only things that kept me going.”¹ What is the significance of the fact that it is an American penny? In what ways does hope anchor us in the moment, and in what ways does it push us forward? Do you or your family have any keepsakes that represent your family’s hope for the future? Use the questions below to spark a conversation about the book with fellow readers and book club members. ![]()
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