April 2022 Book - Wed., the 13th @ 7PM
Girl Runner
By, Carrie Snyder
GIRL RUNNER is the story of Aganetha Smart, a pioneering athlete who captured world attention during the 1928 Olympics. Now, at the age of 104, alone, and in a nursing home, she seems forgotten by history. But for the competitive and ambitious Aganetha, life remains present and unfinished in her mind. When her quiet routine is disturbed by two strangers, the past rattles up to meet them all.
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Discussion Questions:
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- What era of Aggie’s life was most interesting to you? Older Aggie, Young Aggie, Olympics Aggie, other.
- Which themes were most compelling for you? women athletes in the 1920s, birth control issues, family dynamics, friends dynamics, other.
- How did Title IX affect your life as a girl?