Bittersweet by Freddie Lee Johnson, III
By APOOO • Jun 8th, 2008 • Category: Discussion Guide •
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1. What was Demetria’s problem in that she seemed so hateful towards Clifford? (Cydney)
2. Were you surprised that Nathan went as far as he did with Beverly Dawkins? (Trina)
3. Truthfully, after reading the first five chapters, which brother was your favorite and why? (Dawn)
4. Why do you think the mother only showed Victor the letter from their father while he was in Vietnam? (Dawn)
5. Why do you think Edie’s mother didn’t care too much for Victor? Why do you think she had no problem with Lyle?( Trina)
6. Victor was very brash and candid when speaking to Clifford about the direction his situation would go. Do you agree with his methods, and do you think they helped? (Trina)
7. Clifford and Nathan both thought that they grew up without a father because he died. Nathan finds out the truth. How do you think that fabrication affected Nathan as a father and husband? How do you think the truth affected Victor as a father and husband? (Trina)
8. Has Clifford’s situation enlightened you to the pain and hurt that men and dad’s do endure when going through a divorce and becoming ‘part-time’ parents? (Trina)
9. Do you think that the current system for child support is helpful? Do you think it could be updated and changed for the betterment of the kids, father, and the mother? (Trina)
SOURCE: Discussion Questions Developed by APOOO BookClub
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