Gabrielle loves to exchange ideas with book club members
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Api’s Berlin Diaries
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“The discussion was passionate. An excellent read,” Amazon Customer
Discussion Questions
What struck you most about the story?
Why is this story of 75 years ago of interest to us today?
Do you know anyone with personal experience of World War II? If so, how has their story affected your attitudes and ideas?
How have your ideas changed by reading this book?
How responsible do you feel for beliefs or actions of your parents, grandparents, and beyond?
Have you ever thought about the influence of the past on your own lives?
Robinson welcomes your questions and insights on telling your own story.
Lively discussion on Zoom at Monroe County History Center Book Club
Better Homes of South Bend
Housing discrimination, then and now
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin, 1963
Discussion Questions
What does the story tell us about the importance of fair housing?
What does it show us about how to work for social change?
What has changed since the 1950’s and what has not?
Your ideas what can be done today?
What is situation where you live?
What makes a group of houses a community?
German Settlers of South Bend
Discussion Questions
19th century immigration and immigrants today
the assimilation process
chain migration
hyphenated Americans and their contributions to Americam society
Max in thought