Discussion questions for book club: Pivot Turns to Freedom
Questions for discussion:
1. Why does Leonard come to England?
2. Does Leonard consider Andrea to be a close friend?
3. Why does Leonard want to stick to Rosie's classes?
4. Why is Sunderland so different from Singapore?
5. What kind of relationship does Leonard have with Bethany?
6. What has Leonard learned about dance and himself when he arrived in Nottingham? Is he more confident?
7. What does Mikhail regret in his life?
8. Will Leonard succeed more easily in ophthalmology than in dance?
9. Why does Leonard not persuade Joanne to continue to dance with him after he leaves for Nottingham?
10. Why does Leonard find it awkward to dance with someone as young as Mabel?
11. Why does Leonard's father not approve of his dancing?
12. At the end of the novel, is Leonard happier after returning to Singapore?
