Book Hugger's Haven discussion

For July, we're reading As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh!

Trigger warning(s):
(view spoiler)[Sexual Assault & Rape, Genocide, Gun Violence & School Shooting, Islamophobia, Eating Disorder & Self Harm, Sexism, Child Abuse (hide spoiler)]

CHECK-IN DATES ✨

★ 07/07; Check-in #1: Chapter 10
★ 16/07; Check-in #2: Chapter 25
★ 26/07; Check-in #3: Epilogue

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Please read through the given chapter. This means that you should finish Chapter 10 for the first check-in, Chapter 25 for the second check-in, and Epilogue for the final check-in.

It is okay if you're ahead of or behind schedule. Feel free to read at your own pace, but please remember to hide spoilers and add a small note of which chapters they impact (additionally, be wary about which spoilers you click if you're behind on the reading). You're always welcome to answer check-in questions, even if you're late!

| 07/07 CHECK-IN #1 QUESTIONS | AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW ✨
Questions, as well as responses, may contain spoilers. Please mark your responses with the spoiler format. Info on how to spoil messages can be found in "(some html is okay)" directly above your comment box.

1. (view spoiler)[Salama is worried that every day could be her last, but she is reluctant to leave Syria, even knowing it would be better for herself and Layla to leave. What do you believe is keeping her there? (hide spoiler)]

2. (view spoiler)[Khawf appeared to Salama after her mother was killed, and he only shows her the horrible things that have happened or that could happen. Why do you think he does that? What does he represent to Salama? (hide spoiler)]

3. (view spoiler)[Hamza makes Salama promise to take care of Layla, even though she is the younger sister. Do you think that was fair to Salama? Do you think it played a part in the break of Salama’s mental health? (hide spoiler)]

| 16/07 CHECK-IN #2 QUESTIONS | AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW ✨
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1. (view spoiler)[What do you think flowers help Salama find a moment of peace? (hide spoiler)]

2. (view spoiler)[Kenan takes Salama to see the sunset and says they deserve to see the colours. Do you agree that it is important to see beauty even in the pain? (hide spoiler)]

3. (view spoiler)[Why is it important for Salama to go to the protest with Kenan when she is so close to leaving? (hide spoiler)]

4. (view spoiler)[Do you agree with Salama’s decision to ask Kenan to stop sharing footages of what’s happening in Syria on youtube? (hide spoiler)]

| 26/07 CHECK-IN #3 QUESTIONS | AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW ✨
Questions, as well as responses, may contain spoilers. Please mark your responses with the spoiler format. Info on how to spoil messages can be found in "(some html is okay)" directly above your comment box.

1. (view spoiler)[What do you think lemons and lemons tree represent in the story? (hide spoiler)]

2. (view spoiler)[We know Salama’s story is a work of fiction, the story Syria and its people are real. Why do you think the story needed to be told? (hide spoiler)]

3. Which scene has stuck with you the most?

4. Is this book overrated or underrated?