Book Club Discussion Questions

  • Have you watched The Unsinkable Molly Brown or Titanic?
  • What themes were in Gold-Fated Family?
  • How did J.J. and Margaret change throughout the story?
  • Should J.J. and Margaret have stayed married, separated, or divorced?
  • What examples of prejudice did you see in the book?
  • How were J.J.’s choices influenced by his character traits?
  • Would Margaret have been influential without her heroism on the Titanic?
  • How would you describe Lawrence and Helen’s childhood?
  • What would you change in the book if you were making a movie?
  • Was J.J. Brown successful?
  • What stereotypical roles were evident?
  • How did you feel when you finished Gold-Fated Family?