The little lost Marion and other mercies cover

The little lost Marion and other mercies

by Sheldon Vanauken

Sheldon Vanaujen fills in the gaps in A Severe Mercy with the untold tale of Marion, the daughter of his wife, Davy. He describes the construction of Grey Goose and carefree sailing with Davy. He relives his decision for Christ and the Catholic Church. And in stories, essays, and poems he wrestles with current political and moral issues. --Adapted from back cover.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?