So the book picks back up on the early time in their marriage. Abby decided to take a trip with Doss and took him all over the world to look at the art that he had only been able to see in his books. He discovered through this trip that she understood him and knew exactly what he needed. It also picks back up on their trip down the river. It is also revealed that she initially had breast cancer which spread to other parts of her body and that she has been battling this for over 4 years.
The biggest events of the river trip for this section are that Doss sees a press conference of her father claiming that Doss has kidnapped her. Now, he realizes even more how dangerous it is for them to be on the river. Also, after coming to a boat landing that has a small building with showers and food, they wash up and clean their clothes. As they are sleeping those same three mean men show up and Doss quickly figures out that they are there to take advantage of Abby. After hitting Doss in the head and ripping off Abby's clothes, the assailants figure out that she is sick and has no breasts. They decide that doesn't matter but thankfully Abby and Doss are saved by some mysterious man who eventually takes them in his plane to his home. Abby and the man nurse Doss back to health as he floats in and out of consciousness due to the blow to his head.
I was so angry that after everything Abby went through that she might have to also have to deal with being raped as well and so close to her death. I felt so helpless for both her and Doss. I am so glad that they found some relief for a while and am curious to find out who the man is and if they are able to return to their trip down the river.
Reading Log: 11/20/2011, 1:10-2:45
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