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If you weren't able to make our 'The Children Act' 👩‍⚖️🏥🩸#MTWBookClub on 7th Aug, the full transcript of the Q&A can be found 🧵🪡⬇️

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Q1. Do you think Fiona makes the right decision in ruling in favour of the hospital and allowing them to treat Adam against his wishes? #MTWBookClub

Q2. “Welfare, happiness, well-being must embrace the philosophical concept of the good life,” writes the author. What defines the good life for you? #MTWBookClub

Q3. The book is full of people set against each other in direct conflict. Consider mother vs father, State vs religion, Fiona vs Jack: do you think this emphasis on conflict is exaggerated? Are there any examples of people working together in harmony towards a common goal?

Q4. Describe your impressions of Jack Maye. Do you understand his motivation throughout the novel? Would you have forgiven him? #MTWBookClub

Q5. The title refers to the 1989 Children’s Act, which enshrines the child’s welfare as the ‘paramount consideration’ in any court ruling. Do you think it is an apt title? What else could the book have been called? #MTWBookClub

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