.Me Before You by Jojo Moyes is an emotionally powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores love, life, and difficult choices. It will leave you questioning what it means to truly live.

January Meeting

During this meeting, we connected with one another, shared our reading experiences, and engaged in a thoughtful discussion about the book using the questions outlined below:

• When Lou meets Will for the first time he is less than welcoming to her, even playing a mean trick on her to put her on edge. What were your first impressions of both Will and Lou? Did your view of them change over the course of the book and to what extent?

• The novel explores the idea that happiness and fulfillment might look different for everyone. For example, Will’s idea of living a full life is tied to his adventurous past, while Lou finds joy in smaller, everyday moments. How do their contrasting views challenge the traditional notion that happiness comes from achieving societal milestones like career success or relationships?

• When Lou first learns of Will’s intentions to go to Dignitas to end his life, she is shocked that his mother, Camilla, could be prepared to play such a role in her son’s death and thinks of her as heartless. How do you feel about Camilla as a character? Do you think this view of her is justified?

• Assisted suicide is a central theme in the novel. How did you feel about Will’s decision? How do you feel about the way this topic has been presented in the book?

• The novel explores the idea of "living boldly." What does that mean to you personally? Do you feel you’re living boldly now? Why or why not?