Discussion Questions
Sway with the Wind
Desert of Dreams Series · Prequel Novella · Anne’s story
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever had to deal with grief? If so, how did you handle it? What are healthy versus unhealthy coping mechanisms?
- What are warning signs of depression or anxiety? When should you seek help?
- When faced with difficult decisions, how do you determine the best course of action? Do you rely on logic or emotions?
- How do you react to mistakes you’ve made? Is there anything you wish you could undo?
- How do you react to change? In what ways can you better adapt to things you cannot change?
- How can we build resilience to overcome life’s challenges?
- What are your dreams in life? What do you hope to achieve? What steps can you take to get there?
Content Note
Books in the Desert of Dreams Series address sensitive but important topics, including bullying and peer pressure; homophobia; troubled family, friendship, and romantic relationships; divorce; religion; racism and classism; historical events of the late 1980s and 1990s; death; neglect and abuse; trauma; drugs, alcohol, and sex; teen pregnancy; abortion; and mental illness, including depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and anxiety.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
