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Aunt Clover knocked on the door after hearing the noise from Dupree's room.
“Come in, Aunt Clover,” Dupree shouted animatedly. “Dwight and Mom are having a baby,” she informed Aunt Clover when she entered the bedroom.
“Oh, thank you, Lord.” Aunt Clover lifted up her hands to the heavens. “God certainly does things in His own time.” She took the telephone from Dupree and congratulated her nephew and his wife while Dupree was still dancing.
“Congratulations, Mom,” Dupree said after she had settled down. “You and Dwight are going to be the best parents ever.”
“Thank you, sweetheart. You do know this baby will not be replacing you. Dwight and I love you so much.”
“I know. I asked God for her, remember?” Dupree replied softly. “But, just so you know, I'll be okay if I get a brother too.”
Eleanor laughed, her joy tickling Dupree so many miles away. “I'm so happy, Dupree. My life has definitely come together, and all praise belongs to God. The devil put us through hell, but we got the last laugh, my daughter.”
“We won, Mom.” Dupree was smiling happily as the tears trickled down her face. “We beat the odds because finally God has spoken.”
Discussion Questions
1.
After reading Tiny's story, do you feel more sympathetic toward her now? Can you understand why she ran away? Why she stayed away all these years from her daughter and aunt?
2.
Dolly had a lot of influence over Tiny. Do you think Tiny succumbed to peer pressure? If you were in that situation, what would you have done differently?
3.
Dolly and Tiny drank alcohol and smoked marijuana. What are your views on underage drinking? Do you think marijuana is a drug that affects teenagers negatively? How? Why?
4.
Do you think Tiny seduced Officer Gregg? Can an underage girl seduce an older man? Who is to blame for the affair?
5.
Tiny stopped using her pet name and began using her birth name, Eleanor. Do you understand the significance of the change? Do you think this was a way for Tiny to forget her past? Was it symbolic of a fresh start for her?
6.
What do you think about Mama Pearl? Was she a guardian angel sent to take care of Eleanor aka Tiny? Why? Do you believe in guardian angels?
7.
Do you believe that Eleanor should have told Mama Pearl and her five adoptive brothers about Dupree and Aunt Madge? Would that have made a difference in her life as well as Dupree's? How?
8.
The rich financial guru fell in love with the once homeless woman. What are your views on Dwight and Eleanor's romance? Do you think her past made a difference in their lives? In what way?
9.
It is said that love conquers all. Dwight still got married to Eleanor after hearing the secrets she kept. Do you think their marriage is stronger because of this? Should Eleanor have listened to Dwight and contacted her aunt and daughter? Why? Why not?
10.
What are your impressions of Officer Bailey? What do you think of his reasons for getting involved in Eleanor's life? Do you think he would have hurt Dupree and Aunt Madge if Eleanor had gone against his wishes? Was Eleanor's fear of him validated? Did she do the right thing by staying away to protect her loved ones? Were you surprised at his demise?
11.
Dwight had a strained relationship with his bourgeoisie parents. What are your opinions of David and Eve Humphrey? Did you agree with Dwight's decision to not follow in his father's footsteps? With Dwight eventually becoming the CEO of BNS and his father the Group Managing Director of NCB, will this competition help or hinder their relationship? Why? Why not?
12.
Eve Humphrey disliked Eleanor for Dwight because of her dark complexion and her poor background. Do you think she will ever truly accept Eleanor? Will David Humphrey? Why? Why not?
13.
Deacon Livingston resurfaced briefly in the story. What do you think of his proclamation? Is he for real? Were you surprised at Dupree's reaction to this?
14.
Do you think Dupree should have forgiven Mrs. Humphrey, Officer Gregg, and Tony? Why? Why not?
15.
If you were Dupree, would you find it easier to forgive your mother or father? Please state your reasons.
16.
Are you happy with the way the story ended? Was there anything you would have changed in the end? What? Why?
About the Author
Theresa A. Campbell is the author of the intriguing novel
Are You There, God?
She was born and raised in Jamaica, West Indies. She received her associate's degree in business administration from Bronx Community College, a bachelor's degree in business administration from Baruch College, and a master's degree in business administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Theresa has had a deep passion for reading since she was a child. It is her desire to inspire readers by writing stories from the heart to uplift their faith in God.
Theresa would love to hear from her readers! Her contact information is below:
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God Has Spoken Copyright © 2014 Theresa A. Campbell
 
 
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior consent of the Publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.
ISBN: 978-1-6016-2681-3
ISBN 10: 1-62286-353-4
 
 
 
This is a work of fiction. Any references or similarities to actual events, real people, living or dead, or to real locales are intended to give the novel a sense of reality. Any similarity in other names, characters, places, and incidents is entirely coincidental.
 
 
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