1. Why do you think the author chose the Mozart quote to set the tone for her book? Why distinguish that love is at the soul of genius? 

2. What does Sasha’s line mean: “You want to truly understand a culture? Just record what they read when they think no one is looking.” 

3. What does Just Be mean to you?

4. Do you think Anna is right --- that broken people make the best heroes? Why?

5. Addiction plays a big part in GIRL BEFORE A MIRROR. While Ferdie and Lincoln battle with substance abuse, it’s Anna’s addiction to control, which is at the heart of the book.  Discuss. 

6. Do you tend to make decisions with your head or your heart? What would happen if the other were in charge?

7. Lincoln said it himself, that all of his scars are on the outside.  Is he correct?  So why does he say it?

8. Why do you think women as an audience are so chronically degraded and dismissed? 

9. Do you agree with Helen when she asks: “See now, why does pleasure have to be guilty?”

10. Have you ever distanced yourself from something you liked just because others wouldn’t think it was cool? Was it ever worth it?