Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
Psalm 119:66
Discussion questions:
- What is the major theme of the book?
- Should Amanda continue to resist love after being jilted at the altar? Why or why not?
- How does Amanda really feel about staying in Treasure Island?
- Why is Lacy so resistant to growing up? What does this have to do with Amanda?
- Is Amanda justified in getting annoyed when her sister has trouble with one child in her kindergarten class? Why or why not?
- Is Jerry justified in his feelings toward his siblings for putting their spouses and children ahead of their parents?
- Should Amanda be concerned about Jerry's attentiveness to his parents? Why or why not?
- What kinds of frustrations do Rosemary and Harold have in their marriage?
- Is there a chance for Lacy and Brad to have an honest, open relationship? If so, how? If not, why not?
- What does Amanda's bicycle shop represent in her life?
- What is the foundation for the bond between Harold and Timmy?
- Does Harold really know deep down what the treasure is that he's looking for?
- What makes the setting of this story unique? How does the setting tie in to the theme?
- How do Amanda and Jerry grow or change in this story?
- How did you feel about Harold and Rosemary? Did anything about their health issues make you uncomfortable? Have you ever had to deal with a relative or close friend with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's?
- What does the bicycle helmet symbolize in the relationship between Amanda and Jerry? Rosemary and Harold? Lacy and Brad? Lacy and Timmy? Harold and Timmy?