Some are small, others are huge and most are somewhere in between. But the books honest look at racial issues also makes it stick. The nightingale i just finished reading all the light you cannot see and was having such withdrawals for that atmosphere again that i decided to pick up the nightingale. Jan 14, 2017 but the books honest look at racial issues also makes it stick. The nightingale discussion questions all good books blog. The bear and the nightingale bookclub midway discussion. Two sisters live in france at the beginning of world war ii.
If i have learned anything in this long life of mine, it is this. Mar 25, 2015 in mondays book club 101 post, we talked about how a fabulous book club discussion starts with the right bookand it takes more than a great book to make a great book club novel. In made to stick, accomplished educators and idea collectors chip and dan heath tackle headon these vexing questions. Considering isabelle and vianne, would you rather be loved, admired, or known. This story takes place twelve years later and today, im going to share. It tells the story of two sisters in france during world war ii, and their struggle to survive and resist the german occupation of france. The question of why some ideas stick in our mind and others do not is deftly explored by brothers chip heath and dan heath in their fascinating 2007 best seller. Ya buddy readers the nightingale, by kristin hannah restarting april 28th 2020. The nightingale is the most powerful novel i believe i have ever read. Basic tools 27 diane hutchins, marcea horst, and laurie fortier for any preservation recipe. Nov 16, 2011 the book made to stick does just that. How some ideas take hold and others come unstuck by chip and dan heath 304pp, random house. Meets at the southwest branch library on the third thursday of the month at 6. Upcoming meetings september members only movie night october 17 the bear and the nightingale november 21 a stranger in the house december members only holiday party.
Made to stick is a wonderful book that tells the story of what make things stick to the. Kristin hannah goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. A thoughtful guide to forming and enjoying a stimulating book discussion group, ellen slezak says in the foreword, in book groups, likeminded souls gather. Mark twain noted, a lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can even get its boots on. Mar 08, 2017 the all good books discussion group will meet thursday, march 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the community of christ 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks to discuss the nightingale by kristin hannah.
Made to stick summary october 1, 2016 march 30, 2019 niklas goeke entrepreneurship 1sentencesummary. That is totally unheard of, and that is proof that it will not disappoint you if you pick it for a book. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn france a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. Mar 12, 2010 a fabulous book on how to make your ideas sticky. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We can learn a lot, on many levels, from mother theresa. History is littered with good ideas that failed to catch on, as well as bad ideas that didnt. Viann and isabelle have always been close despite their differences. Why some ideas survive and others diethis complete summary of the ideas from chip and dan heaths book made to stick explains what sticky ideas are. Every week well have new discussion questions for the nightingale.
As far as im concerned, made to stick is essential reading for anyone who deals with ideas marketers and business leaders, of course, but also teachers, knowledge workers, designers, parents, clergy, copy writers, journalists, activists, authors, and so on. Oct 01, 2016 made to stick summary october 1, 2016 march 30, 2019 niklas goeke entrepreneurship 1sentencesummary. We can even learn something about public speaking from her. The older sister, vianne mauriac, says goodbye to her husband, whos heading of. This is part 6 of a sevenpart series on making speeches and presentations memorable. For additional prompts, here are some questions to enliven your discussion. Hannah vividly demonstrates how the nazis, through starvation, intimidation and barbarity both casual and calculated, demoralized the french, engineering a community. An epic love story and family drama set at the dawn of world war iiprovided by publisher. Reading guide for the nightingale by kristin hannah. Jul 23, 2016 the nightingale will prompt great conversation at your book club.
The nightingale opens with an intriguing statement that lays out one of the major themes of the book. York times bestselling book, made to stick, explore the stickiness of an idea. Hence, the book doesnt guarantee change but shows you how it is doable. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The book starts in 1995 from the pov of an older woman, her son a doctor, is about to put her in an assisted living facility, then it takes you to france in the 1940s. When viannes husband, antoine, is conscripted to fight for france against the attacking germans, vianne and their daughter, sophie, try to continue normal life in carriveau without him, imagining that he will return soon. Made to stick examines advertising campaigns, urban myths and compelling stories to determine the six traits that make ideas stick in our brains, so you dont just know why you remember some things better than others, but can also spread. In one of aesops fables, a hawk seizes a nightingale, who pleads for its life.
The book sold well, earning places on several bestseller lists, and was optioned for a screen adaptation by tristar pictures in march 2015. Younger, bolder sister isabelle lives in paris while viann lives a quiet and content life in the french countryside with her husband antoine and their daughter. On the one hand, stick with it can be helpful because it takes psychological strategies that are already known to work, packages them into a catchy acronym, and reveals how you can readily apply those strategies in your everyday life. The ultimate test, i suppose, is whether the ideas from this book do, in fact, stick. Everything you need to know about the nightingale movie 2021. Made to stick by chip and dan heath books the guardian. Online resources and questions for your book club to connect your groups lives, interests and personal experiences to books you discuss, thursday, february 16, 2017 the nightingale discussion guide.
Anyone who is still wondering what made florence nightingale choose the coxcomb format can see the answer in my paper florence nightingales hockey stick presented at the royal statistical society in london in 2010. The nightingale is a novel, written by kristin hannah and published in 2015. The nightingale by kristin hannah is a historical fiction novel that takes place during world war ii, in france, occupied by the nazis. The nightingale will prompt great conversation at your book club. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Telling stories is the sixth and final way in which to make an idea sticky according to the heaths in made to stick. Why some ideas take hold and others come unstuck by heath, chip, heath, dan isbn. We can read, the nightingale by kristin hannah for the first meet up.
This is the first book in our history ten years that every single person gave it a 5 star rating. Meanwhile, vianns journey from passive to active resistance is less dramatic but no less wrenching. Zauha award books from the pacific northwest the conservation kitchen. The question of why some ideas stick in our mind and others do not is deftly explored by brothers chip heath and dan heath in their fascinating 2007 bestseller. These two characters have been whispering to me since book 6, when it first because clear little betsey atwater had a crush on the new boy in town.
This study guide consists of approximately 102 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the nightingale. Meanwhile, people with important ideas, struggle to make their ideas stick. These are the questions that chip heath and dan heath set out to answer in their new book made to stick. This is a book about what makes some ideas more effective than others. Book club ideas for the nightingale by kristin hannah part 1 men tell stories. Courage, determination for what is right, and a hope for tomorrow made this a favorite book. She uses the small town of carriveau as a main setting that dramatically contrasts with the evil that is about to come to a country that has surrendered to the nazis, and is now being occupied. The book by chip and dan 22 samantha schmehl hines heath, adapted to a library audience reading the region 20072008. Over the holidays i always enjoy spending time reading from a john grisham. Heres the midway discussion for the bear and the nightingale. Read the nightingale a novel by kristin hannah available from rakuten. This book guide has moved to my new blog, relevant reads.
Feb 03, 2015 codenamed the nightingale, isabelle will rescue many before shes captured. Home book discussion groups libguides at american library. If youre looking for inspiration or motivation, these lighthearted but emotional reads will stick with. See also a post describing a recent bbc programme on the subject. Recommending new books each month to spark lively conversation. The nightingale, by kristin hannah, is about two sisters struggling to survive during world war ii in france. Inside, the brothers heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain surefire methods for making ideas stickier, such as violating schemas, using the velcro theory of memory, and creating curiosity gaps. With courage, grace and powerful insight, bestselling author kristin hannah captures the epic panorama of world war ii and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen. Luckily for you and your club, ive compiled a list of 12 exciting books that all of you must read. She even made a little game where we had to guess who said what quote. May 06, 2020 the nightingale in us theaters december 22, 2021 starring dakota fanning, elle fanning. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Book club discussion of the book, the nightingale by.
The nightingale book charlotte mecklenburg library. Jan 26, 2016 executive book summary of made to stick 1. After the first student finishes speaking, other students hold up a stick if they want to. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. It is based on the book made to stick by chip and dan heath. The time is now for the discussion of race in our countrys history, where we are today and keeping this conversation going. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn francea heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women.
There were no parades for us when it was over, no medals or mentions in history books. Anyone who is still wondering what made florence nightingale choose the coxcomb format can see the answer in my paper florence nightingale s hockey stick presented at the royal statistical society in london in 2010. The secrets of making your message stick a lie can get halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on. If your discussion is based on a book, news article, textbook selection or other written material, remind students to refer to the text and use supporting details when responding to the question. Please note that both the audio guide above and the printed one below contain spoilers to the book. Please be aware that this discussion guide may contain spoilers.
The nightingale by kristin hannah book club discussion. Any book can be a book club book, even if there isnt a readers guide in the back. The nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in germanoccupied, wartorn francea heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of. The authors stress the importance of simple messaging based on an individuals or groups core issue. Even in these tough economic times, the book business online and in store and movie industry rentals, purchases and theatres are still holding up. To gather this list of 40 book club favorites, i polled you on the mmd facebook page, asked you on twitter, and combed through your suggestions here. For those who have not yet read this months novel, heres my personal hopefully nonspoiler assessment. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. The all good books discussion group will meet thursday, march 9, 2017 at 7 pm at the community of christ 7842 mission road, prairie village, ks to discuss the nightingale by kristin hannah. Book discussion guide for the nightingale by kristin hannah. This book focuses on what should be the essence of any business presentation how to create a core message that resonates with an audience and causes them to. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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