Reading Group Guide
“The ordinary days become extraordinary by your living them or losing them, your life’s effect on others is
a culmination of your choice in how to live it!” – Danell Lynn
a culmination of your choice in how to live it!” – Danell Lynn
There is an overarching emotion of hope throughout this book, but the darkness of humanity is also shared. Why do you think the author blended both the light and dark in telling the story of Philanthropic Wanderlust?
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Many of Danell Lynn’s “special moments” seem very serendipitous (a cancelled flight leads to a chance meeting). This seems to be because the author is so open to new things that even uncomfortable change isn’t viewed as a negative. Do you think perspective helps determine the outcome? Why or why not?
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There are sections of this book that read as if postmarked directly to the reader. At times it reads like a personal letter from the author. Why do you think the author choose this writing style?
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Throughout the entire book there are trials that would cause many to give up, to stop traveling or entering into developing nations. Why was it important for the author to keep going, where do you think the inspiration came from to continue?
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In the first chapter, the author discusses recollecting the first art class in El Salvador, “It was inspiring in more ways than one, and I
knew at that moment, what I had to give and share with the world!” What are some of the gifts that you have to give, that you can share with the world? Start here by sharing them with your reading group and then go out into the world.
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What part of this book inspired you in some way? Did it change your life in any way, or create a new life lesson? Was
there a passage in the book that moved you and stuck with you?
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PLEASE feel free to print this out and use it at your book club, ENJOY!
Let us know how your book club went, where you are, who your readers are, and if inclined, attach a photo of the group reading Philanthropic Wanderlust for possible publication on the author’s website.
*A young reader’s edition of Philanthropic Wanderlust is in process, (due to release in early 2014) as well as the accompanying lesson plan workbooks for the classroom and teacher to help inspire a new generation of philanthropists. Each year, lucky classrooms will be
awarded a classroom set of books, and one lucky classroom will win a visit for an in classroom reading by the author, Danell Lynn.
For more on how to be selected visit the classroom page on this site.
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Many of Danell Lynn’s “special moments” seem very serendipitous (a cancelled flight leads to a chance meeting). This seems to be because the author is so open to new things that even uncomfortable change isn’t viewed as a negative. Do you think perspective helps determine the outcome? Why or why not?
* * *
There are sections of this book that read as if postmarked directly to the reader. At times it reads like a personal letter from the author. Why do you think the author choose this writing style?
* * *
Throughout the entire book there are trials that would cause many to give up, to stop traveling or entering into developing nations. Why was it important for the author to keep going, where do you think the inspiration came from to continue?
* * *
In the first chapter, the author discusses recollecting the first art class in El Salvador, “It was inspiring in more ways than one, and I
knew at that moment, what I had to give and share with the world!” What are some of the gifts that you have to give, that you can share with the world? Start here by sharing them with your reading group and then go out into the world.
* * *
What part of this book inspired you in some way? Did it change your life in any way, or create a new life lesson? Was
there a passage in the book that moved you and stuck with you?
* * *
PLEASE feel free to print this out and use it at your book club, ENJOY!
Let us know how your book club went, where you are, who your readers are, and if inclined, attach a photo of the group reading Philanthropic Wanderlust for possible publication on the author’s website.
*A young reader’s edition of Philanthropic Wanderlust is in process, (due to release in early 2014) as well as the accompanying lesson plan workbooks for the classroom and teacher to help inspire a new generation of philanthropists. Each year, lucky classrooms will be
awarded a classroom set of books, and one lucky classroom will win a visit for an in classroom reading by the author, Danell Lynn.
For more on how to be selected visit the classroom page on this site.