Loving Frank by Nancy Horan - Book Club Discussion Questions

Frank Lloyd Wright is a famously important architect, one whose life and work has received due scholarly attention. Nancy Horan decided to turn her focus to Wright’s companion, Mamah Borthwick Cheney -- the result is Loving Frank, a fictional account of Cheney’s life and relationship with the famous architect. Use these book club discussion questions on Loving Frank to explore Horan's novel.

Spoiler Warning: These book club discussion questions reveal important details about Loving Frank by Nancy Horan. Finish the book before reading on.

1. Do you think Borthwick did the right thing by following her heart to leave her husband and children?

2. Why did Wright and Borthwick’s relationship get so much media attention?

3. Why do you think the book is called Loving Frank?

4. What did you learn about feminism in the early 20th century?

5. Rate Loving Frank on a scale of 1 to 5.