Bookclub-in-a-box Presents the Discussion Companion for Sara Gruen's Novel Water for Elephants

Download or read book Bookclub-in-a-box Presents the Discussion Companion for Sara Gruen's Novel Water for Elephants written by Marilyn Herbert and published by Bookclub-in-a-Box. This book was released on 2008 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Running away with the circus is one of the world’s most enduring and romantic ideas. However, the reality of circus life during the Depression era was hard and painful. Jacob Jankowski, now over ninety years old, looks back on that time of desperation, cruelty and prejudice, but at the same time, he recalls a magical atmosphere, the animals, the larger-than-life circus population, love, and, of course, a special elephant named Rosie. Sara Gruen depicts a juxtaposed world of the train circus and the nursing home. The Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide for this marvelous novel will uncover the mystery of how to carry water for elephants. In addition, you will explore Gruen’s masterful story-telling techniques and how the worlds of aging and circus adventure intersect. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.