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A FEEL-GREAT BOOK
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“This thoroughly enjoyable tale comes at the time when perhaps our world needed it most!” Karen W.
“A great book for your summer reading. Our book club really enjoyed it!” Anita L.
“A+ one of the best books I’ve ever read, I highly recommend it!” Patrick O.
“It is a story that I could easily see becoming a film. Truly loved this book!” Joan B.
“Sometimes you just want a feel good story with likable characters that make you feel inspired to try to do something to help others, and this book was all that and more!” Kathy W.
“Once I picked it up, couldn’t put it down! Wonderful read. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!” Ken M.
“A wonderful heartwarming story that has inspired me to be more involved in my own small town.” Amazon Customer
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“This book held me from the first chapter. Do yourself a favor, read this book!!” Jill S.
“Calling this a “feel-good book” is an understatement.” Christine S.
“I can always tell that a book or movie has resonated with me when the main characters linger on my shoulder and accompany me like an old friend for a few more days.” Robin S.
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“What a delight. The magic of a book like this is that it works on multiple levels.” Rick D.
“A wonderful "Feel Good" book…fast moving with great characters and I finished it feeling great.” Jim T.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the book! Terrific characters…perfect ending.” Tom C.
“Loved the book, especially the ending. Couldn't put it down.” Eleanor S.
“I thoroughly enjoyed it but most of all it made me feel like anything is possible as long as you all work together!” Linda F.
“It’s a great book.” Ruth D.
“Great books are written to inspire, honor the past, appreciate the present, and embrace the future. This book does it all.” Don K.
“An absolute amazing book to read.” Barbara F.
“A triumphant and heartwarming tale.” Mike T.
“An excellent book! I couldn’t put it down! A beautiful story…I highly recommend it.” Karen K.
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“Your book is exactly what the front cover says it is: warm, funny and a deeply human story.” Jim S.
“Thanks for writing this book-just what we need at this time in life.” Alan E.
“What a feel-good story. I enjoyed every page.” Sue D.
“Spectacular!” Merle H.
“It pulled me in right away…What a wonderful feel-good story that I thoroughly enjoyed.” Janine T.
“A five-star review!” Bernie C.
“I think it would make a really touching and inspiring made-for-TV movie.” Fred O.
“It was wonderful, uplifting and beautifully done. Ted Lasso like but on paper.” Eric B.
“Thanks for writing this book-just what we need at this time in life.” Alan E.
“It needs to be made into a movie!” Ed B.


“A great book for your summer reading. Our book club really enjoyed it!” Anita L.
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A CHURCH, A NEWSPAPER, & A BAR (Discussion Questions)
📚Big Picture Questions
👥Character & Relationships
🧠Themes & Ideas
🗞Symbolism & Structure
💬Personal Reflection
🔄Debate & “What If” Questions
20. Were the characters’ choices justified, given their circumstances?
21. What might have happened if one of the three institutions didn’t exist?
22. Does the book lean more toward nostalgia or realism? Defend your answer. 23. How might the story change if it were set today?
✍Closing Thoughts
24. What message or takeaway do you think the author wanted readers to leave with?
25. If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?

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