This Discussion Guide was created to accompany the book, Hot Apple Cider: Stories to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul, and has questions related to each story which can be used by readers, book clubs, or small groups. The questions will help readers think further about the issues raised, enjoy stimulating discussions, and share ideas and meaningful experiences. Hot Apple Cider is an award-winning collection of inspiring personal experience articles, short stories, and poems by writers whose work is distinguished by honesty and vulnerability, combined with hope. With over 45,000 copies in print, Hot Apple Cider is a Canadian bestseller. 30,000 copies were given out through World Vision Canada's Girls Night Out program, and the rest have largely been sold through retail. Winner of 5 awards, The Word Awards 2009. Chosen by the Church Library Association of Ontario as their "2009 One Book/One Conference" Winner