39 pages 1 hour read

Michele Harper

The Beauty in Breaking

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the link between Harper’s childhood experiences and her motivation to eventually become an emergency room physician, using passages from the book to support your response.

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Throughout the book, Harper details the emotional toll of her childhood trauma, particularly experiences where she witnessed domestic abuse. What is the role of trauma in Harper’s reflections and eventual catharsis?

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Discuss the role of male relationships in Harper’s life, particularly focusing on Dan, Colin, and her father, Morris. Provide passages from the book to support your response