Post-reading questions 1. What characteristics is she displaying that are helping her face the challenges before
her?
2. What characteristics does she think help people to overcome difficult situations?
3. How much of a person's recovery from serious injury or illness is due to medicine,
and how much is due to mental attitude?
4. Do you know anyone who has recovered from injury or illness despite the poor
predictions of the doctor? It could be a personal friend, acquaintance, or famous
person.