Community Turmoil in Darby

This chapter examines a girl’s idyllic childhood in 1960s Montana, disrupted by her father's conflicts with the John Birch Society. It highlights the community's tensions as conservative ideologies infiltrate local PTAs, leading to intimidation and division. The narrative culminates in the LaRoe family's painful decision to leave their beloved home due to years of harassment, reflecting the emotional toll of ideological clashes on both families and community bonds.