June, Chapters 14, 15, 16 and 17 Summary

Ava's summer in Idlewild is progressing slowly, allowing her to savor the delights of bright days and warm nights in the company of people who love her. Eddie visits regularly, and he and Joyce cook vegetarian meals that Ava is sure could convert the most confirmed carnivore. Joyce is not able to convince Eddie to attend church, but Ava is easily swayed and returns to the church of her girlhood. She prefers Buddhist teachings over the fire and brimstone rantings she hears in the little Baptist church that morning, but she can't help but be impressed by the new minister and his wife, whose proficiency at the pulpit and in the choir makes them seem better suited for an entertainment venue than a small church in Michigan. Just the same, Ava is moved by what she sees and hears...