BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS

1. Do you have a favourite character? If so, why?
2. It’s said you never get over your first love – do you believe this to be true? Who was your first love?
3. Would you give your kidney to a friend, family member or stranger? Do you think Sol’s offer of his kidney to Rebecca is believable?
4. One of the themes of Lost Without You is friendship – especially those that come unexpectedly, such as friendships between different ages. Do you have any surprising friendships?
5. Music, and in particular songs, can evoke memories and nostalgia. Can you think of any songs that take you back to a specific time and make you laugh or cry?
6. There are many books written about adoption and how it affects birth mothers and children, but Lost Without You also looks at the long-lasting effects of adoption on a father. Do you think this portrayal was realistic?
7. Do you believe Hugh and Paige’s anger at Rebecca is warranted? Would you ever keep such a big secret from your family?
8. Was Gregg fair with Clara in his ultimatum?
9. One of the lighter parts of this book is the hunt for Rebecca’s wedding dress. Would you keep yours? How far would you go to recover a lost dress?
10. Lost Without You deals with some challenging themes and life events, including adoption, suicide, depression, missing persons, infertility and grief. Which of these affected you the most and why?