Chapter 6 Summary

Saturday, March 8, 2025. Lauren's best friend, Joanne, reveals Lauren's thoughts and plans about surviving should the neighborhood walls be overrun. Lauren's father lectures her about scaring people with a gloom and doom attitude. Lauren is happy that she has not discussed her Earthseed philosophy with Joanne. Lauren's dad encourages her to teach the young children out of several of the family's outdoor survival books. Lauren's dad tells Lauren that people do not want to see the dark chasm that may loom ahead for the country. Lauren's dad does encourage Lauren to keep a survival backpack, but he tells her to say that it is for earthquake emergencies. After their little talk, Lauren's dad takes her into the backyard to point out where there are guns and money buried.

Sunday, March 9, 2025. Lauren's dad preaches about Noah's ark in church. Joanne apologizes to Lauren for telling...