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- Postwar Trauma or PTSD has been called different things over the decades. What are some of the terms used to describe the psychological effects of war?
- Veterans of WWII have been called the Greatest Generation. In general they seem to be revered for their sacrifices in service of their country. Why do you think these veterans have enjoyed more goodwill than vets of some other wars such as Vietnam, or the Gulf Wars?
- The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki brought World War II to an end. And yet they left a great scar on the face of the world psyche. How do you think the invention of atomic weapons have contributed to peace or lack of it in our world?
- Ann Fay goes to Warm Springs, Georgia in hopes of learning to walk again. What else does she gain while there?
- What was the biggest obstacle that Ann Fay had to overcome in order to readjust to life after polio and war?
- Do you think she would have learned to walk if she’d stayed home?
- Otis who seemed like a bit of a misfit was also the person who could offer the most concrete help to Ann Fay’s father. Why do you think this is?
- What do you think about Junior Bledsoe’s role in the story?
- In what ways did neighbors and community members support Ann Fay and her family in the course of this story?
- How has going to school changed for people with disabilities since the time this story takes place?
- Polios have contributed significantly to the disability rights movement. Why do you think this is?
