1. What is the major theme of the book?

2. Should Amanda continue to resist love after being jilted at the altar? Why or why not?

3. How does Amanda really feel about staying in Treasure Island?

4. Why is Lacy so resistant to growing up? What does this have to do with Amanda?

5. Is Amanda justified in getting annoyed when her sister has trouble with one child in her kindergarten class? Why or why not?

6. Is Jerry justified in his feelings toward his siblings for putting their spouses and children ahead of their parents?

7. Should Amanda be concerned about Jerry's attentiveness to his parents? Why or why not?

8. What kinds of frustrations do Rosemary and Harold have in their marriage?

9. Is there a chance for Lacy and Brad to have an honest, open relationship? If so, how? If not, why not?

10. What does Amanda's bicycle shop represent in her life?

11. What is the foundation for the bond between Harold and Timmy?

12. Does Harold really know deep down what the treasure is that he's looking for?

13. What is the central theme of this story? What makes the setting of this story unique? How does the setting tie in to the theme?

14. How do Amanda and Jerry grow or change in this story?

15. How did you feel about Harold and Rosemary? Did anything about their health issues make you uncomfortable? Have you ever had to deal with a relative or close friend with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's?

16. What does the bicycle helmet symbolize in the relationship between Amanda and Jerry? Rosemary and Harold? Lacy and Brad? Lacy and Timmy? Harold and Timmy?