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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Nessa and Richard Chapters.

Question 5 of 5

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EadieB As I just mentioned, I do feel like Richard is selfish. I think he met his match with Gloria and finally saw that the way he treated his girlfriends was very hurtful. I think Gloria was just a type of person who needed a lot of attention and was not getting all she needed from her husband. She said she loved her husband but I don't think she realizes how hurt he would be if he found out about her affair with Richard. 6y

rubyslippersreads I think he started out as very selfish (he reminded me a lot of Kerry in Firefly Summer), but the affair with Gloria changed him. Even though he still wanted her to run away with him, he also felt guilty about her family, and even realized how shabbily he had treated Judy. 6y

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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Nessa and Richard Chapters.

Question 4 of 5

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EadieB It wasn't right for Judy to lie to Richard about being pregnant but she did find out how he felt about her and that he was not one to accept responsibility if she really did get pregnant. It also showed that Richard was a selfish person and he lost his job because of this. I could only hope that he was taught a good lesson. 6y

Tove_Reads Is this the Richard all the Richards got their nickname from? 🤣🤫 6y

rubyslippersreads It served him right, especially after the way he treated Olive. 6y

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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Nessa and Richard Chapters.

Question 3 of 5

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Tove_Reads She seems to write about strong or mousy women a lot. Some are strong and independent, others gray and controlled by another person. 6y

EadieB Yes I do see a pattern of strong females in Maeve Binchy's books. This book had a theme of men walking out on their relationships. 6y

rubyslippersreads I see the pattern of strong women as well, often paired with weak men who seem to need that. 6y

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Discussion of Nessa and Richard Chapters.

Question 2 of 5

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EadieB Nessa's father was the laid back person in the relationship with his wife. He knew not to get in her way and that she always would be in charge or their relationship would not work. 6y

rubyslippersreads I think Nessa and Niall will end up with a very similar marriage and be happy with it. 6y

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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Nessa and Richard Chapters.

Question 1 of 5

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EadieB The fact that Nessa and her mom were so much alike was the root of their difficult relationship. Neither was to blame. They just need to learn how to better communicate without making judgements upon each other. 6y

rubyslippersreads What @Eadie said. 6y

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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Dr Jims and Nora Kelly Chapters

Question 4 of 4

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rubyslippersreads I thought he made the best choice for everyone concerned, and I was glad to see such a happy ending. 6y

EadieB I thought it was a good choice too for everyone. He is now able to start a new family and Maria is happy in Ireland. 6y

cobwebmoth I was glad that he didn't try to rip her away from the place and people that had become her home. 6y

Andrew65 Good that he didn‘t try to rip her away from what she knew, but still felt like he was making a decision that was right for him (not really considering what was right or wrong for her). Felt a very selfish move, as if he didn‘t want the complications she could provide! But then felt he made a selfish decision when his wife died! @cobwebmoth @EadieB @rubyslippersreads 6y

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Discussion of Dr Jims and Nora Kelly Chapters

Question 3 of 4

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rubyslippersreads I thought he was coming to take Maria back to America, but I‘m not sure their attempt to buy him off was a good idea. 6y

EadieB I thought they needed to prepare themselves and Nora for Marie‘s father to take her back to America. 6y

cobwebmoth I wasn't sure there was anything they could do, but I was worried that he would try to take Maria back. 6y

Andrew65 I never felt like he was going to take her back, never shown any interest in her. Amazed he didn‘t come after his wife‘s death! There was very little they could do if he did want to take her back ... it was his daughter after all. Not sure how wise their strategy was. @EadieB @rubyslippersreads @cobwebmoth 6y

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The Copper Beech | Maeve Binchy

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Discussion of Dr Jims and Nora Kelly Chapters

Question 2 of 4

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rubyslippersreads Yes, although the baby would have had a more loving upbringing with the Kellys. But I think it would have caused too much talk in such a small town. 6y

EadieB He made the right decision to keep the child but should have been more involved in caring for him than he was. 6y

cobwebmoth Yes, but I wish he had tried to be more involved in his son's life. 6y

Andrew65 He did make the right decision because if he rejected him it could have done more lasting damage to his son. However he needed to be more emotionally invested in him. 6y

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Discussion of Dr Jims and Nora Kelly Chapters

Question 1 of 4

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rubyslippersreads I found it very sad (and not at all what his wife would have wanted). 6y

EadieB I think a father/son relationship is one of give and take both ways. You can‘t expect someone to feel comfortable with you when you have never given of yourself to them. Dr. Jims should have had more time for his son from the beginning and then his son would have shared more with him. (edited) 6y

cobwebmoth Agreed. Such a sad situation all around. 6y

Andrew65 Agree with all of you not what his wife would have hoped for or wanted in the circumstances. He needed to work at the relationship and give him more time than he did. He said he never blamed his son for the death but it kind of felt like he did. @cobwebmoth @EadieB @rubyslippersreads 6y

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