"The Noel Diary" by Richard Paul Evans by C Vera

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USO Indo-Pacific and USO Europe | Middle East | Africa will host our monthly Overseas Virtual Book Club! discussing "The Noel Diary," by Agatha Christie on December 7th at 2000 JST on Zoom.

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Introductions

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About the Book

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About the Author

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Funeral Potatoes Recipe

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What differences between the novel and film stood out to you?

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What was your overall reaction to the film after reading the book?

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Any other holiday books-turned into a movie that you recommend?

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What are your favorite holiday movies?

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Did you enjoy the book? Liked it, loved it, or not your type?

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Have you read any other books written by Richard Paul Evans?

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The story takes place during the Winter season. What holidays/memories/traditions come to mind during this time of year?

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Jacob returns after many years to a place he once called home. Where do you call “home”? How long has it been since you’ve revisited your childhood home?

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Which character did you like the most? Least? Did you identify with any of the characters in the story?

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What do you think the significance of the diary is in the story? How does it affect

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Have you ever kept a diary? Did the diary have a purpose, i.e. were the entries personal thoughts or more so intended for another to read?

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The main character, Jacob, initially struggles with the idea of forgiving his estranged mother. How does his perspective on forgiveness change throughoutthe book? What events or realizations contribute to this change?

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The concept of storytelling and the power of words are recurring themes in “The Noel Diary” How do these themes shape the narrative and impact the characters lives? How do they relate to the idea of healing and personal growth? The book explores the power of storytelling and how it can bring people together. How does the act of writing the diary affect the characters, and what do they learn from reading each other’s stories?

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Have you heard of “hoarding”? What types of items do you consider valuable and keepsakes?

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