78 pages • 2 hours read
Steve PembertonA Chance in the World
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Essay Topics
Why do you think Betty called Steve from the hospital while she was dying? How does Steve’s reaction to the call relate to his personal development? Use examples from the book to support your answer.
Citing specific examples, describe the book’s commentary on the need for reform in child protective services and the foster care system.
Discuss the meaning of biological family, found family, and creating a family of one’s own as it pertains to Steve’s search for belonging and a sense of home. Support your answer with evidence from the book.
