Chapters 18-20 Summary and Analysis

In chapter eighteen, Patty and Harry were married, but Patty's mother does not attend. Patty and Harry collect what is left of the money Patty made during her childhood and move into a small house in the San Fernando Valley. Patty convinces the producers to allow Harry to direct three episodes of her show. Unfortunately, these prove to be the final three episodes ever filmed for the show. During this time, Harry and Patty bought a house off Benedict Canyon in Beverly Hills. When it came to furnish it, Patty was working so Harry allowed his friend, Joanna Barnes, to help him. Patty was threatened by her and easily hurt by her natural grace and beauty.

In chapter nineteen, The Patty Duke Show ended, causing Patty to fall into a depression even though a part of her was relieved...