Book Club Guide for Discussion:

Conversation guide to facilitate a book club discussion: 

UNDER MY ROOF ~

A MOTHER’S STORY OF THE HEINOUS CRIME OF INCEST
by Emalou King, RN,BSN,PHN

1.      This story took place in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. How have things changed?

2.      What part of this book was the most meaningful to you?

            What part of this book was the most disturbing?

3.      This mother;
(1)  believed her wedding vows...“til death do us part."
 (2) Emma joined Al-anon  
(3) asked Ray to stop drinking, 
(4) made sure the family went to see a counselor(out of state).
 Knowing what you know now what’s the first thing you would do?

4.      What can we learn from this story? And have you had any experience in this area?

5.      Did this author succeed in raising your awareness about survivors and mothers?

   Resources:


MASA   Mother's against sexual abuse     http://againstsexualabuse.org
RAINN  Rape Abuse Incest National Network  http://rainn.org
SHC  Survivor's Healing Center    Http://survivorshealingcenter.org
MOSAC Mother's of sexually abused Children    http://mosac.net