Chapter 35: “Soul Cleansing” 1. How are Gladys and Garyrelated to Deborah? (See p. 287) Gladys is Henrietta’s ______________________, Deborah’s __________________________. Gary is ____________________________’s son, Deborah’s ______________________ cousin.
2. Gary tells Deborah that her quest to find out about Elsie and Henrietta has been a way of “honoring her mother.” Explain what he means by saying this. (See p. 290) He references the ____________________________ as a way of calming Deborah. He says that because of what she’s doing to honor her mother, _____________________ will be there for her and never leave her alone to carry her burdens.
3. After witnessing the amount of physical and emotional anguish that Deborah is in, Gary begins to preach and lay hands on Deborah. What burden does he ask to be lifted from Deborah? Where does he ask the burden to be placed? (See pp. 291-92) He asked God to lift the __________ of the ____________ from Deborah and give that burden to ___________ ______________(firstname lastname).
286. How does Deborah respond after Gary’s prayer? (See p. 293) After the prayers, she relaxes and feels much better –She says specifically that she feels “__________________.”
Chapter 36: “Heavenly Bodies” 1. Summarize Gary’s spiritual explanation for why Henrietta’s cells lived on after her death. (See pp. 295-96) He said that those who believe in the Bible know that they will have eternal life with the Lord. He says that God chose Henrietta to be an ________________. She lives on in the spiritual _______________ of her cells.
2. Discuss the impact that witnessing the interaction between Gary and Deborah––and, later, talking with Gary––had on Skloot. What new perspective did she gain after these experiences? (See page 296) She said she “_______________________.” Before, she was baffled by their beliefs, but by observing and listening with respect, she was able to see things from their perspective.