When I wrote She Wasn’t Supposed to Fly, I was telling my story. What I didn’t anticipate was how often readers would find pieces of their own stories within it.

Since the book was published, some of my favorite conversations have begun with readers telling me what stayed with them. Sometimes it was a moment they recognized. Sometimes it was a question they’d asked themselves. And sometimes something they read brought back an experience of their own.

Those conversations inspired the Book Club Discussion Guide. I’ve included questions that explore the book’s themes, but also invite you to reflect on your own experiences. There are no right answers, and you don’t need to discuss every question. Choose the ones that spark something in your group and follow the conversation wherever it leads.

My story may have brought you together, but I hope the conversation gives each of you space to reflect on your own.