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Marked by Fire Chapter 17 Summary

Tuesday Noon
August 17, 1965

  • A year has passed and it's harvest time again. While Abby and Lily Norene and the other kids used to sing and play together, though, this year something's different.
  • Abby can't quite put her finger on what's changed, but we totally can. It's called puberty. And it's awkward.
  • Abby wonders if she'll sing again some day, grappling with her resentment toward the heavenly father while she continues to miss her earthly father.
  • Pro tip: According to Sister Lightsey, all the best singers look super ugly when they sing. So twist up your face and be sure to snarl the next time you do karaoke.
  • This afternoon, everyone sings together—it's "one of those days when everybody [is] of one accord."