Lifemobile Discussion Questions

Every now and then you get a book that is a quick read but is such a good story with a perspective and a topic you aren't really expecting.  Lifemobile was one of those books for me.  Never in a million years would I have picked this book.  It just wouldn't appeal to me. But this was a good read and I'm so pleased the students picked this one. 

Enjoy,
Magpie

Benjy’s Asperger’s tick is telling the truth.  What would you want yours to be?

Has anyone who is different changed your life or your view on people like Benjy?

On page 98 you hear Ben talk about his struggles with Benjy finding his place.  Do you think your parents feel this way?  Hearing it from the parent’s side, does it give you some new perspective on them and how and why they treat you the way they do?

Do you agree with Ben that the car was a “means to an end” in terms of spending time with Benjy?

On page 127 Benjy has a dialogue with Brad about driving the student car, should Ben have stepped in or given Brad some warning?

On page 129 Kenny says that Benjy has taught him something about responsibility.  Do you think this is a reason to give people a chance and take the good with the bad in order to help both parties grow?

Benjy wants to be treated fairly and equally, but Ben wants him to have exceptions for his Math classes.  Is that fair?

Do you feel like this book is similar to others like The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

Do you think there are students like Benjy at your school?

Why write it from Ben’s point of view?  How would it have been different if it would have been written from Benjy’s point of view?

Do you think Benjy will be okay in the long run living and working with Kenny?

The author has previously written for TV and movies, do you see this story used for either?

Do you think the book is more credible because it is based on the author’s own experience with his son?