Discussion Questions Chapters 11-20

Guys, this book is great!! I read 10 chapters today....some while at work, shh!!!


I can't wait to see what is going to happen!

1. Where do you think Tim and Marty are at this point in the story?
I'm guessing they are hiding out, Tim probably with his other "girlfriend"... I know some of the other book clubbers are holding on to the idea that he is a good guy...but I am not buying it. I guess I've dated one too many jerks!!

2. What were your thoughts as CeeCee was helping Genevieve deliver her baby?
I think she did the best she could, under the circumstances. I had a feeling the mother would die, and I kept thinking to myself what a JERK Tim was!

3. After Genevieve died, what would you have done with her baby if you had been in CeeCee's shoes? Probably the same thing. I would have kept the baby, what else could she have done?? Poor girl, always seems to draw the short straw. But she makes the best of it.

4. Why do you think CeeCee/Eve is still holding onto hope that Tim will come for her?
She's young. First love.... She craves the love, she has no one else to love her. I think she's going to surprise us all though. She is incredibly strong, and it's really starting to show.

5. How do you think Eve will establish her new identity in Virginia?
She'll do what is expected, and work her way up. I think she'll meet a new man...

6. What do you think of CeeCee/Eve now after she has gone through with the kidnapping, the delivery of the baby, the escape, and the relocation?
I actually like her more now. Not because of what she has done, really, but because now her character has CHARACTER. I think she's going to get angry with Tim, and realize she was just a pawn in this whole thing. She's going to be an amazing mother, and really succeed... at least, she would if I was writing the story!

Can't wait for more!

Also, I know I have a review to do. The weather has been so humid here that we haven't had a chance to really enjoy what I got from CSN. This past week was nice, and the weekend looks good too, so I'll snap some pics of us enjoying the end of summer and get up the review!

A NEW book club to love...

A while back I signed up for what I thought was going to be a really fun book club/exchange. It didn't work out. No one in my group continued on and won't even answer emails. I am out a brand new book that I hadn't even read yet.

Then, I came across this new Book Club. I keep my own book, and answer/discuss with others online. I quickly signed up and ordered my book. I'm a little behind, because my book took forever to get here. Luckily it's (so far) a great read and I think I'll catch up soon.

The first book we are reading is The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain. Here are my responses to the first 10 chapters:


Rachel and I came up with six questions for you to discuss. Feel free to post on these questions or to write about other things that you found interesting in the first ten chapters.
Reminder: Please remember not to post spoilers. I know many of you couldn't put the book down, but some people haven't finished yet. If you think you may be posting a spoiler, go ahead and put up a red "SPOILER ALERT" in that part of your post.

1. What was your first impression of Tim?
I think he's up to no good....see's CeeCee as naive, and in love, and I am betting he will use her to his advantage and leave her crying in the dust.

2. If you were in CeeCee’s position, would you be willing to help your boyfriend in the way that she is willing to help Tim? I don't know, if I was CeeCee, with not much else besides my boyfriend, maybe....but I'm not, and I'm too independent to see myself in her position.

3. Why do you think CeeCee is so eager to please Tim? She craves love. He is giving it to her, and she doesn't want to lose it. Or him. She doesn't have much else in the world.

4. Who do you think has it harder? Tim or CeeCee? CeeCee, definately. Tim has his issues too, but I don't feel sorry for him at all.

5. What character trait(s) about CeeCee stuck out the most to you in these first ten chapters?
She is very naive, but it's because she is very young. She is doing what she has to do, and I really respect her for that. I'm glad she found temporary happiness with Tim, but I am hoping she doesn't end up with him, it's for the wrong reasons.

6. Do you think CeeCee is as mature as she seems? Nope, not at all.