Austin Chapter
Reader's Guide

First, how old is Joan and so about when was she born? Joan seeks adventure. What prompts this desire, how does she engage in it, and what were some of her feelings? Do you identify with her?
Joan appears to be conventionally and unconventionally successful. Can you describe these successes? Now can you describe the Joan we meet underneath these successes? Joan said her husband had pain; where was Joan's pain?
What allowed Joan to step out of her box?
How did Joan's solitude enable her to connect better with others?
What were Joan's supports?
Name three or four discoveries or truths for Joan that may endure for her and for you.
As a woman seeking adventures, Joan also lived cliches, too. Name some and did she disengage from them?