The Running Dream Discussion Questions by Monique German

Going to lunch with Fiona to Angelo’s was a turning point for Jessica. What other turning points were important for her recovery?

monique_german — 2013-11-03 01:47:26 UTC

Rosa and Jessica both had a dream that involved running. Why do you think Jessica helped Rosa with her dream?

monique_german — 2013-11-03 01:49:33 UTC

What lessons do you think this book has for its readers?

monique_german — 2013-11-03 01:49:58 UTC

At the bake sale, why didn’t Jessica want to take off her sweatpants and show her amputated leg? When she did take them off, people bought more treats. Why do you think this happened? If you were in Jessica’s position, how would you feel if your team raised money for you?

monique_german — 2013-11-03 01:53:16 UTC

Which physical limitations would be harder for you to handle, Jessica’s or Rosa’s? Why?

monique_german — 2013-11-03 01:55:10 UTC

What was Jessica’s “Rigor Mortis Bend?” What is/was your “Rigor Mortis Bend?”

monique_german — 2013-11-03 02:04:53 UTC

She found out that getting out wasnt that bad but it was harder then before

2013-11-07 20:06:21 UTC

2013-11-07 20:06:42 UTC

Going school

Karli

2013-11-07 20:07:10 UTC

When she went to get measured for her walking leg.

When she saw that Chloe also had a false leg, and when she got her running leg

2013-11-07 20:07:25 UTC

Also when she saw the videos of other people who had also lost their legs.

2013-11-07 20:08:09 UTC

When she first got her prostic

2013-11-07 20:08:46 UTC

Getting a leg

Stacia

2013-11-07 20:08:59 UTC

she got up the steps and took a shower on her own...

when she heard that her team mates were raising money for her

2013-11-07 20:09:45 UTC

2013-11-07 20:10:26 UTC

she was embarrassed by her stub

DeAsia

2013-11-07 20:10:47 UTC

They felt bad for her so they bought more treats.

Karli

2013-11-07 20:11:10 UTC

She didn't want people to stare... didn't want to be a "freak show."

2013-11-07 20:12:02 UTC

To show she was still normal

Karli

2013-11-07 20:12:23 UTC

Rosa helped Jessica so much, and she wanted Rosa to know what it felt like to run.

If my team raised money for me I would feel special like they cared, and honered

2013-11-07 20:12:31 UTC

she was self conscious about her amputated leg.I think its because people felt sorry for her and wanted to help.I think i would be grateful about people helping out.

2013-11-07 20:13:06 UTC

2013-11-07 20:13:18 UTC

Jessica will be able to run but Rosa will never be able to on her own.

Stacia

2013-11-07 20:14:26 UTC

It would be harder to be Rosa because I could never march again.

Karli

2013-11-07 20:15:11 UTC

It might be harder to be Rosa because Jessica had opportunities to do things that Rosa was never able to do.

2013-11-07 20:15:22 UTC

To help overcome obstacles

Because Jessica finally realized what she meant about when Rosa said that she wishes people would she her for HER not her condition

2013-11-07 20:15:48 UTC

2013-11-07 20:16:00 UTC

Rosa because she'd never be able to walk on her own, but for amputees like Jessica, at least there's a solution

Jessica will be able to walk and run again, but Rosa will never be able to move without help

2013-11-07 20:16:47 UTC

Rosa, because she has no chance of walking, when jessica does.

2013-11-07 20:18:10 UTC

Karli

2013-11-07 20:18:13 UTC

Never give up and always have hope.

To keep trying no matter how hard it is

2013-11-07 20:18:20 UTC

Preisig

2013-11-07 20:19:04 UTC

See people for who they really are... not their limitations or what they appear to be on the outside.

Preisig

2013-11-07 20:20:31 UTC

In cheerleading competition routines, the last pyramid in the routine is usually the "Rigor Mortis Bend."

Mrs.Davis

2013-11-07 20:20:53 UTC

Not grabbing that bag of M&Ms off the counter

Stacia

2013-11-07 20:21:24 UTC

Don't be afraid. Believe in yourself.

2013-11-07 20:21:43 UTC

when I'm playing a piece I know i can play well and know that i should be able to, but I'm having problems with it

2013-11-07 20:22:06 UTC

This book shows that you never need to give up. "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade."