Bookclub-in-a-Box takes you behind the scenes of Barbara Kingsolver’s best-selling novel, The Poisonwood Bible. The Price family finds itself in the heart of Africa in 1959, a time when the powerful political drama of the Congo is unfolding. Independence from Europe is around the corner, but the Congo’s new leader, Patrice Lumumba, is assassinated. Chaos is everywhere. Bookclub-in-a-Box acquaints readers with the distinctive perspective of each of the novel’s five narrators—the mother and the four daughters of the Price family.

Our comprehensive discussion guide also explores the Congo’s difficult political situation through a look at the following topics:

• The political and historical facts embedded in the narrative.
• The clash of cultural and religious values.
• The role of the female voice.
• The balance and symmetry in nature, in society, and in culture.

Barbara Kingsolver presents her story with affection, fun, tragedy, and sympathy. Bookclub-in-a-Box guides you through the overlapping relationships of the family members, both with each other and with the larger community in which they live. Kingsolver’s firm opinions are presented for readers to grapple with in agreement or disagreement. Either way, the conversation about this novel will yield a powerful discussion.

Every Bookclub-in-a-Box PDF discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.

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