Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times
Cut along the dashed lines and pass the cards around the table.
Settle in with your mug and tell us: who is an ordinary person in your life (a neighbor, teacher, grandparent) who quietly did something extraordinary?
Where were you, and how were you feeling, when you curled up with this book? Did it change your mood?
This book is about everyday people showing up. When have you felt the comfort of a community showing up for you, even in a small way?
Which story or moment in the book left you feeling most hopeful, and why do you think it stayed with you?
Courage often looks quieter than we expect. What does gentle, everyday bravery look like in your own life or family?
Did anything in the book make you think of the place you grew up or the town you live in now? What memories came up?
By the time you closed the book, did you feel differently about what one person's voice can do? What part of your heart shifted, if any?
When the world feels overwhelming, what keeps you going? After reading this, is there one small, doable thing you feel moved to try, just for yourself or with people you love?