Apology

I’m sorry that my discussion of this book has been so slow and shallow. I hope our next book goes better.

“The Volunteer”

I think the focus on Ted in this story is strange. He doesn’t seem to me like a very interesting character -- and his sorrow at the end of the story is shallow, in my opinion. I think the story should focus more on Elizabeth, as all the strength in the story revolves around her. I especially think the last line shows this: “At last, she feels the warmth of her son’s tears in the palms of her hands.”

“My Father’s Business”

Why is Daniel going to the cemetary in his hometown?

What is his father’s business?

“Divination”

At the end of the story, do the parents understand that Samuel knew about Trevor?

What is the importance of Samuel thinking about what God wants at the end of the story? What is the meaning of the phrase “a broken spirit?” What does it mean to Samuel?