Book Club Questions for

I’m Sorry for My Loss

-How much did you know about the topics in this book before picking it up? What surprised you the most about it?

-Did you like the book? Why or why not?

-If you went out for coffee with the authors, what questions would you have for them?

-How do the authors use personal stories to highlight broader systemic issues?

-Which personal story stood out to you the most and why?

-How might this book guide you in helping a friend in the future?

-How would you describe the authors’ tone or voice in the book? How did the tone affect your engagement with the material?

-How do the authors’ personal experiences shape the book?

-Was there a chapter or passage that stood out or gave you an “aha” moment?

-What was the most surprising or shocking thing you learned from the book? How did it make you feel?

-Did you connect with the subject matter? Did it make you want to read more? Did it make you uncomfortable?

-Did this book change or reinforce how you think about reproductive rights?

-What impact does the historical context have on the current state of reproductive care in America?

-How does the book address the silence, stigma and isolation often felt by those who have experienced pregnancy loss?

-What role does legislation play in shaping the experiences of those who have suffered pregnancy loss?

-The book's title, I'm Sorry for My Loss, reflects one of the most common phrases used when comforting someone who is grieving. How do the authors explore the limitations or challenges of such platitudes? Are there other words or actions that feel more meaningful to you?

-What did you think of the appendix, Did You Seriously Just Say To Me?

-What is the most important lesson or takeaway from this book? Was there a moment or concept in the book that you keep thinking about long after finishing it?

-Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not? Who do you think would benefit most by reading it? What would you say to someone who is considering reading it?