What is the author's overriding thesis?
How does s/he prove their thesis?
Discuss the author's use of evidence to prove his/her thesis.
Does the author have a bias? If so, explain.
What other observations/insights do you have that strikes you as interesting?
What mistakes do you think were made? With knowing what you know now, how would you of made the decision differently?
In your opinion what was their greatest accomplishment/achievement? Why?
In your opinion what was their greatest weakness/failure? Why?
What decision and issues do you agree with the author on? Why?
What decision and issues do you disagree with the author on? Why?
What did you find most interesting about this person? Why?
Write two thoughtful questions you would ask the author about his/her work. Why these questions?