Chapter 13 is a description of Richards' experience at Pastor Bob's Church. After receiving an offer of a place to stay from Nurse Tina, Richard set out to find Pastor Bob at his car dealership. Tina's offer to Richard was kept a secret from Doctor "Z" at Tina's request. The pills Dr. Z had given to Richard had not started to work yet, but with the assurance that another week would make all the difference, Richard went looking for Pastor Bob. He found him multi-tasking - selling a car, arranging for a repossession, and preparing to collect rent from a tenant. In Chapter 14, Richard "finds a home" at Tina's place.
- What is your initial reaction to Tina's generosity? Why did she not want the doctor to know of her offer to Richard?
- Have you ever met anyone like Pastor Bob?
- Does anyone believe the line: No money, no honey? (Page 172.)
- What do you think about the Beatles song, Imagine?
- The Pentecostal Church Service that Richard attended at Pastor Bob's church sounds like a caricature. However, assuming it is a true and accurate description of what went on, what are the assumptions Pastor Bob and the people in that church are making about God? About people?
- What are the assumptions we make in our church about God? About other people?
- In Chapter 14 Richard goes to Tina's where he has been offered a small trailer to stay for free. Does what happened to Richard ever happen to people around here? (Page 184.)
- What does Richard have that neither Roberta and Madonna have?
- Where did Richard get it? Where do you get it?
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