54 pages • 1 hour read
Matt RichtelA Deadly Wandering
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Contrast the ways in which Don Linton and Reggie’s respective relationships with religion allow them to transcend trauma.
Discuss the quote “distraction is the antagonist to attention” (70) in the context of Reggie’s moment of distraction that causes the accident.
How do the media and modern communications technology do such an incredible job of harnessing our attention?
Richtel claims truth is the most efficient path to redemption. How does Reggie’s journey support this?
How measured is the book’s moral stance on the use of technology in regard to child development? Are the neuroscientists and Terryl in agreement about this matter?
How does Reggie’s personal journey mirror and diverge from the journey of a country coming to terms with the dangers of distracted driving?
In what ways did Terryl’s upbringing manifest in her adult life?
How do Jackie, Megan, and Terryl’s view of Reggie change and why?
In what way do Don Linton, Tony Baird and Terryl see Reggie as a prism for their own pain?
In what ways does Reggie accept the role of advocate in a manner that others might not have?
