Topic for Discussion 1

How does Dillard change over the course of the year? What conclusion does she come to about nature and God?

Topic for Discussion 2

How does Dillard present both a positive and a negative God?

Topic for Discussion 3

What effect does Dillard’s word choice have on the tone of the book? What about the structure of the individual chapters—does her form reinforce her content?

Topic for Discussion 4

Does Dillard contradict herself in her quest to be present by her keen verbalized observations?