Taking hold cover

Taking hold

by Francisco Jiménez

Continuing the best-selling life stories told in "The Circuit, Breaking Through, "and "Reaching Out, "Francisco Jimenez chronicles his efforts and struggles as he continues his education at Columbia University. In this fourth book in the award-winning memoir series, Francisco Jiménez leaves everything behind in California, a loving family, a devoted girlfriend, and the culture that shaped him, to attend Columbia University in New York City.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?