Miriam’s parents decide to move and buy the Jewel Motor Inn despite having no previous experience with hotel management. Why do you think they might have made this decision? Do you think it was a wise choice? Why or why not? How does it turn out for them in the end? What are the pros and cons of taking risks in life? What kinds of risks do you take in your own life?
Write a story about a time you took a risk without adequate knowledge or experience. How did it turn out for you? Looking back, would you take the same risk again? Why or why not?