Crossroads

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What did you observe about the flow of the story’s narrative? How did the author maintain narrative continuity while switching between perspectives? 

2. Which character did you root for the most, and which character did you find most irksome?

3. What was most inspiring about the way this story ended?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Where is your “Montana”? Why is that place special to you?

2. When have you experienced Renewal Through Second Chances, and what did you learn from that experience?

3. Why does confronting the past and seeing Indya help West grow as a person? When might reflecting on the past be useful for making decisions about the future?

4. Discuss a time when you felt obligated to serve the needs or desires of someone else, even if they had gone from your life. Did this obligation serve you well?

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

1. How might ranching fit into the future of the Western United States? Why does it remain an important part of Western culture? How does the fictional Haven River Ranch reflect changes in the economic reality of cattle ranching over the past several decades?