Readers & Book Clubs

Readers & Book Clubs - questions

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The novel begins with Colleen’s journey to Ireland in search of her family’s past. In what ways does ancestry shape identity in the story? Do you believe we are shaped more by the stories we inherit or the ones we create ourselves?

The land itself is almost a character in the story. How does the Irish landscape influence the mood, themes, and unfolding of events?

The tour group encounter both living relatives and echoes of the past. Which connection struck you the most, and why?

The novel touches on the legacy of the Great Famine. How do you think generational trauma carries forward into families today?

Did you know about the Doolough Tragedy? How much did you know about the suffering of the Irish people during the famine?

The title Take Me Home suggests both longing and belonging. What do you think “home” comes to mean for Colleen by the end of her journey?

Were there particular Irish myths, traditions, or historical details in the novel that were new to you? Did they deepen your understanding of Irish culture or history?

Friendship plays an important role in the story, as Colleen travels with others who are also searching. How did these relationships add to her personal discovery?

Were there particular Irish myths, traditions, or historical details in the novel that were new to you? Did they deepen your understanding of Irish culture or history?

If you were to choose one image or moment that captures the heart of the book, what would it be?

Imagine Colleen returning to Ireland years later. What do you think she would find, or hope to find, waiting for her?

Patricia Bethune

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Readers & Book Clubs - questions

A Few Photos from my EGAT journey

The West Coast of Ireland

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Achill Island

Beach Day