Back in the day cover

Back in the day

by Michael Powell

A collection of advice on doing some of the many things everyone used to do and few do anymore. Includes praftical skills, such as making soap or chopping down a tree, along with a few less commonplace activities, such as building a pyramid or besieging a castle.

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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?