Part I: Opening Reflection

Invite everyone to take a breath and consider:

1. What drew you to read Nella Carter?

2. Before you began, what did you think the title meant — and has your understanding changed?

3. What part of Nella’s story (or time period) resonated most deeply with you?
   
   

Part II: Character Conversations

Discuss the heart of the novel through its people:

1. Nella — What do you admire about her resilience and choices? In what moments did you question them?

2. Death — How did your perception of Death evolve throughout the book?

3. Who was your favorite love and why?

4. Which minor character surprised you with their depth or moral complexity?
   
   

Part III: Themes to Explore

Use these as jumping-off points for deeper discussion:

• Human Worth: What does the book suggest makes humanity worth saving?
  
  

• Love & Memory: How do love and remembrance shape identity across generations?
  
  

• Art & Creation: What role does creativity play in healing or resistance?
  
  

• Time & Change: How does the novel use time to explore legacy, forgiveness, and transformation?
  
  

• Faith & Doubt: How do characters wrestle with belief, morality, and purpose?
  
  

Part IV: Moments of Wonder

Share aloud:

• A line or passage you underlined or want to remember.

• A scene that made you stop, cry, or think differently.

• One “proof of goodness” you’ve found in your own life since reading.
  
  

Part V: The Personal Connection

For journaling or closing conversation:

1. What lesson or truth will you carry forward from Nella Carter?

2. How does this story challenge or affirm your view of what makes life wondrous?

3. If you could send a message to Nella, what would you say?
   
   

 Optional Group Activities

Make your discussion unforgettable:

• “Proof of Goodness” Night: Each member shares a real story of human kindness that gives them hope.

• Soundtrack Swap: Create a playlist inspired by moments or emotions from the book.

• Time Capsule: Write a letter to your future self about what you want to remember from this season of your life.
  
  

“May love and a wondrous life always find you.” — Bri Nwosu