TWENTY-EIGHT SNOW ANGELS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Discussion Questions for Twenty-Eight Snow Angels
1. The memoir opens with a description of how Diane met her husband, John. What role does the Prelude play in setting the tone of the story?
2. During John’s illness, what were some of the challenges Diane faced and how did hope and denial impact her
3. What were some of the “real” after affects of grief that Diane faced in her daily life after the funeral was over?
4. What were some of her primary support systems and how did they help her move forward?
5. A suggestion for people in grief is to not make any major decisions for at least a year. Diane took on a new position a few weeks after her husband’s funeral. How did that impact her grieving process?
6. A common belief about the grief process is that once the griever gets through the first year life will be better. After reading Twenty-Eight Snow Angels and knowing others who have lost a loved one, do you agree with the “one year theory”? Why or Why not?
7. Through out the book, Diane struggles to find her own identity. What are some of the examples of steps she takes to discover her self and find a new direction? 
8. How did traveling and time alone help Diane in her self-discovery process?
9. What factors do you think motivated Diane to take the “dating”step?
10. During her searching process, Diane uses sparks of humor while describing some of her experiences. What impact does this lighter tone have on the reader? What does it reveal about her outlook on life and where she is in the grief process?
11. How might Diane’s story support readers who have experienced a loss—a death of a spouse, family member, friend or a divorce?
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