Blessings From the Father (34 page)

1.
Should Rosemary have told Mariah about her conception when Mariah became older?

2.
How difficult is it for a parent to admit parental secrets to a child?

3.
Did you feel Rosemary was responsible for Cassie's emotional problems? Did you understand Rosemary's reasons for the deception?

4.
Do you feel like Rosemary was a bad mother?

5.
Did Mariah idolize her grandmother?

6.
Should Carson have confessed to Mariah he knew the truth of her conception or abided by her father's wishes as he did?

7.
Should Mariah's father had overridden Rosemary's wishes and told Mariah that he was her father?

8.
Do you feel Mariah remained rooted even after inheriting millions of dollars? Would you gift a house to your closest friends if you could afford to?

9.
Was Raquel a true friend to Mariah, even though their philosophies on life were different?

10.
Did Carson initially allow Lola too much leeway in his life after their divorce?

11.
What did you think about Lola using her children to scheme to win Carson back?

12.
Did you feel Cassie was a bad person or just misguided?

13.
Who was your favorite character?

14.
Who was your least favorite character?

15.
Do you think if a family member knows a secret about another family member that they should tell that person? Why or why not?

16.
Do you think Mariah emotionally distanced herself from meaningful relationships with men because of her unresolved issues with her father?

17.
What do you think of celibacy in a relationship? Is it possible or not?