Introduction

A near-death experience in a car; running from tear gas at a Vietnam War rally; a year in India learning side-by-side the country's “untouchables;” the highs and lows of living on a rural Pennsylvania commune ... and all before Fiona's 13th birthday. Set during one of the most politically divisive eras in American history, Thread for Pearls is a coming-of-age tale that takes us on a young heroine's journey to faith and freedom amidst a turbulent family dynamic. It's a story of resilient hope that questions whether it's the events of our lives that define us, or the thread on which we choose to string them.

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Excerpt

What a strange and sudden stillness. Full stop in midtown Manhattan, one lovely fall day in 1963. Over the car radio, Skeeter Davis was still singing, asking why the sun kept shining, why the sea rushed to the shore. Wondering, “Don’t they know it’s the end of the world?” ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

Thread for Pearls is set during a turbulent time in American history. How do you think the story would change if it were set in 2019? What would be different, and what would stay the same?

How is Fiona impacted by her turbulent family dynamics? Which character(s) have the biggest impact on her life and the decisions she makes?

What meaning do you find in the title of the book, Thread for Pearls?

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