Discussion and Reflection:
• Do you believe circumstances can be overcome? Why or why not?
• What stands in the way of people overcoming them? • Do you feel your circumstances control your life? In what ways?
• What is the “invisible you” that the book talks about? Do you believe you have one?
Discussion and Reflection:
• What stood out for you in what these teens said?
• What’s the difference between reacting and taking action?
• Why is complaining or blaming a dead end?
Discussion and Reflection:
• Why did Tonya decide to break away from the clique?
• Instead of abandoning them completely, what did she do?
• Why is it hard to stop blaming and take responsibility?
• Why is taking responsibility a good thing?
• Are there some things you shouldn’t take responsibility for? What are they?
Discussion and Reflection:
• Have you ever had an experience similar to Kesly’s?
• Why do experiences like that prompt people to make changes?
• Has reading Kesly’s story changed the way you view your life? How?