Summary

Chapter 9 is titled “Out of Idaho,” and it covers the fall of 1984 through the spring of 1986. Regina began her freshman year of college at age seventeen. Camille married and had a son. From the moment of his birth, Camille and Regina knew they would never let Cookie near him and that they would make sure he has a happy childhood, very different from their own. Regina joined the gymnastics team at college, which included the opportunity to make some money as a coach during the summer. The job was easier and paid better than anything she had ever done. Regina was accepted into the State University of Ney York at New Paltz. Addie made it clear that Regina could not return once she moved out, which made Regina accuse Addie of being interested only in the paycheck she received for taking care of...