Dogs, Boys, And Other Things I've Cried About
Cut along the dashed lines and pass the cards around the table.
As you settled in with this book, which foster dog moment made you smile or reach for a tissue first? Tell us about it.
Is there a pet (yours, a neighbor's, or one you wish you had) that came to mind while reading? Introduce them to the group.
Klee writes about loving something knowing you may have to let it go. When has caring for someone or something felt both tender and hard for you?
The book finds comfort in small daily routines with the dogs. What small, ordinary rituals bring you the most comfort in your own life?
So much of this story is about being patient with a scared or struggling creature. When has someone been that gentle and patient with you, and how did it feel?
The title suggests a lot of crying, happy and sad. Which passage moved you most, and what do you think it touched in you?
Across the whole book, how did watching Klee help these dogs heal shift the way you think about your own messy, in-progress moments? Share as much or as little as feels right.
By the last pages, what did this book leave you feeling about starting over and giving yourself grace? What will you carry with you from it?