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Mercy Train
A poignant look at three generations struggling with loss and love.
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Rae Meadows answers questions about Mercy Train

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Jun. 27, 2012
by Rae Meadows

How are Violet, Iris, and Sam similar? How are they different?

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Jun. 20, 2012
by dhaupt

Which mother/daughter relationship resonated most with you?

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Jun. 20, 2012
by dhaupt

Do you think each of the mothers in this book represents her particular generation?

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Jun. 22, 2012
by arielf

Did reading this novel make you think about your own family history?

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Jun. 28, 2012
by terrio

Have you ever had to make a hard decision about a loved one's health like Sam has to?

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Jun. 20, 2012
by dhaupt

Are there any questions you've wanted to ask your mother but couldn't?

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Jun. 27, 2012
by lisag

Why do you think the women in this novel keep their secrets - even from those closest to them?

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Jun. 20, 2012
by dhaupt

Do you agree with Iris that women have no control over the mothers they become?

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Jun. 23, 2012
by raynat

Are there books that you and your mother or children have connected over?

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Jun. 28, 2012
by davinamw

Do you think Violet made the right decision to go on the orphan train?

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Jul. 02, 2012
by bettyt

Is losing one’s identity part of becoming a mother?

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Jul. 03, 2012
by bettyt

Overall, what do you think of "Mercy Train"?

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Jun. 23, 2012
by bettyt

What touched you most about Violet’s story? Did you know about orphan trains before reading this novel?

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Jun. 21, 2012
by aprilp

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