Book Discussion

1. What aspects of this story surprised you?

2. Which character did you find most relatable? Why?

3. Before reading HOPE, were you aware of the toxins released into the air when wildfires spread to communities? 

4. When you think about the full costs of wildfire, what do you feel?

5. How did you feel while reading about infidelity from the perspective of the partner who strayed and seeks to redeem himself?

6. How did you feel reading the story from the perspective of the partner who experienced betrayal?

7. Do you think Josh redeemed himself? If you were Celeste, would you have taken him back? Why or why not?

8. This book tackles some difficult, potentially triggering topics. Are you satisfied with the way they were resolved by the end?

9. In the last sentence of the book, Satya breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to you. What’s your take on that? How did you feel when the character addressed you?

10. In the final epilogue, Josh says we all need to change our mindset and behavior about buying things, using energy, and that we need to intentionally choose actions that nourish Earth if we want the environment to be safe for us. Do you agree with Josh? Why or why not? 

11. Overall, how does this book affect your thoughts about climate change and our potential to overcome it?