Charles Martin’s unforgettable novel is a powerfully emotional and ultimately uplifting story of heartbreaking loss and undying love. Doss and Abbie were the unlikeliest of couples, but they knew that fate had united them in a powerfully beautiful, seemingly endless love. When Abbie faces the ravages of terminal illness, their unshakable love is only strengthened, leading them to embark on a remarkable voyage down the mighty Saint Mary’s River. Where the River Ends chronicles their love-filled, tragedy-tinged journey and a bond that transcends all.
What does Doss’s mother teach him in the novel’s opening scenes? What gift does she give him through the words “if you ever find your well empty, nothing but dust–then you come back here … dive in and drink deeply”?
Doss recalls overcoming his suffocating asthma and growing up without a father figure. Abbie had to cope with the death of her mother and life with a domineering father. In what ways did Doss and Abbie heal each other through love?
Discuss the Saint Mary’s River as a character in Where the River Ends. What “personality” is reflected in the variety of scenes depicting the river? How does the timeless symbolism of water–as cleansing, life-sustaining, and ever-changing–shape its power in the novel? Where does the river ultimately take Doss and Abbie?
Unfolding through the eyes of a perceptive little boy, When We Were Romans showcases the captivating storytelling power of award-winning novelist Matthew Kneale. Narrating a trip you will not soon forget, nine-year-old Lawrence describes the day his mother whisked him and his sister from their home in Britain to Rome. His adventure becomes a poignant path of discovery about his parents, and a quest to understand his place in their hearts. The questions and discussion topics that follow are intended to enhance your reading of Matthew Kneale’s When We Were Romans.
How does Lawrence see the difference between men’s roles and women’s roles? How does he cope with feeling like the man of the family (with tremendous responsibility) as well as his mother’s very young son (with little control over his circumstances)?
How did your perception of Hannah change throughout the novel? Did you trust her husband?
“In the tradition of Nicholas Sparks & Robert James Waller, Martin has fashioned a heartbreaking story.”—Publishers Weekly
Charles Martin, author of Where the River Ends, chats about the inspiration and themes behind his new novel, Where the River Ends. Visit Charles Martin’s website to read his blog, watch videos, and view photographs.
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“In the tradition of Nicholas Sparks & Robert James Waller, Martin has fashioned a heartbreaking story.”—Publishers Weekly
Charles Martin, author of Where the River Ends, chats about his writing style and inspiration for his new novel. Visit Charles Martin’s website to read his blog, watch videos, and view photographs.
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“In the tradition of Nicholas Sparks & Robert James Waller, Martin has fashioned a heartbreaking story.”—Publishers Weekly
