READERS GUIDE

Reader’s Guide
A Love Like the Sun by Riss M. Neilson
Discussion Questions:

1.   Laniah has a hard time expressing herself, but throughout the book, she starts sharing her hopes, fears, and matters of the heart with family and friends and even Issac. Do you have a hard time opening up to people? What helps? What makes it harder?

2.   Laniah and Issac share music as a love language. Is there someone in your life you share playlists and songs with? Who is your favorite person to sit in the car and listen to music with?

3.   Have you ever felt afraid to ask your doctor a question?

4.   Issac and Laniah have a close platonic relationship for most of their lives until they give in to romance. What are the differences between romantic and platonic love for you?

5.   Laniah and Vanessa’s small business is based on a shared passion and connection. Could you ever imagine yourself going into business with a family member? A friend? Do you have any shared passions with anyone you love?

6.   Laniah eventually finds a health care team with whom she feels safe. What qualities do you find reassuring in a doctor?

7.   Have you ever had symptoms dismissed as anxiety? Do you know anyone that has happened to? How do you think Laniah’s identity as a woman influenced her interactions with Dr. Rotondo?

8.   One of Laniah’s goals is getting Wilma and Bridget to reconnect. Are there any relationships in your life that you’d like to rekindle? Are there any you’d like to make stronger?

9.   Have you ever had a dream about someone who you probably shouldn’t have had a dream about?

10. Laniah and Issac both had experiences that helped shape their views on love and relationships. Do you feel like anything from your childhood, good or bad, has affected your view on love?