Authors: Cara Putman

Tags: #Fiction, #Historical, #Religious, #Christian, #General, #Christian Historical Fiction

Shadowed by Grace (42 page)

My husband, Eric, is an immense support to me. He is quick to research when I need help and a great sounding board when I need to test an idea. He is also my loudest cheerleader. Thank you for always believing in me.

Discussion Questions

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1. Rachel Justice is on an impossible journey. Have you ever been thrust on a journey where success seemed impossible?

2. Rachel’s mother tells her to leave her father alone, but Rachel can’t. Have you ever faced a situation where you chose to directly go against a parent’s instruction? How did it affect your relationship?

3. Rachel travels to Italy during World War II for the love of a parent. Do you think she made the right decision? Why or why not?

4. Many of us have experienced abandonment and pain at the hands of those who should love us. How do you recover from that?

5. Rachel has a hard time seeing God as a Father who loves her and would lay down His life for her. Do you think our image of God is affected when a parent is absent in our lives?

6. Scott is a man on a mission. Do you think his mission (saving Western civilization) was a valid one in a time of war?

7. Which character did you find yourself relating to more: Rachel or Scott? What drew you to that character?

8. Scott and Rachel find each other during a high-stress, adrenaline-laced time in their lives. In your experience is that a good time to form a relationship? Should they take any precautions? If so, how would you advise Rachel to proceed?

9. Which of the characters would you like to get to know better? Why?

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