Tales of Nash

Triumph or tragedy? For seventeen-year-old Nash, the summer was both. At first, leaving his friends in Portland to live in the woods seemed like a horrible idea. Who lives without television, video games, and the internet? But, with patience and guidance from his grandfather, the beauty of nature casts its spell, and Nash flourishes like the garden under his care.

But when Nash is arrested and accused of murder, he is paralyzed by fear and doubt. Did he make the biggest mistake of his life? He must decide whether to tell the truth about what happened, or say nothing and let a jury decide.

Tales of Nash is a story about the fragile bonds of family, the tragedy of loss, and the triumph of hope.

Book club questions for Tales of Nash by Ann Worthington

Use these discussion questions to guide your next book club meeting.

If you had to describe your life in three words, which ones would you choose?

Do you think Nash was right to “help” his grandfather? Why or why not?

Does the book make you think more about end-of-life decisions, assisted suicide, or a person's right to die? Why or why not?

How do you feel about Nash’s mother Kimberly?

Did the book leave you feeling hopeful for Nash and his future? Why or why not?

The story is written in chapters that alternate between the present and the past. Do you think the style is effective? Does it help Nash tell the story or does it hinder continuity?

Tales of Nash has an intentionally abrupt ending, which allows readers to draw their own conclusions about Nash and his mother. What do you think about this choice? Would you have preferred an ending that provided more closure for the characters? Why or why not?

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