'Change of Heart' by Jodi Picoult - Book Club Discussion Questions

June Nealon’s daughter needs a heart transplant and the man on death row for killing the rest of her family wants to donate his. Can June accept his heart? Delve into June's decision with these book club discussion questions on Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult. Finish the book before reading on.

1. If you were June Nealon, would you have accepted Shay's heart for your daughter?

2. Why were so many people quick to believe that Shay was a messiah? Did you find the fact that people would deify someone on death row believable?

3. Did June ever forgive Shay? Do you think she came to believe he may have been innocent?

4. Do you think Picoult did a good job developing the characters? Were they believable?

5. What do you think about the death penalty? Did Change of Heart make you question your beliefs?

6. What role did Lucius play in the story? Do you think Shay healed him?

7. Picoult says she tried "to write about religion responsibly" (vii). Do you think she succeeded? Did Change of Heart make you question your beliefs?

8. Why do you think June invited Shay's sister over at the end?

9. Rate Change of Heart on a scale of 1 to 5.