Flight Behavior

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Flight Behavior explores the contentious issue of climate change through the lens of empathy and human complexity. The narrative begins with a young woman whose life is dramatically altered by a raging fire, symbolizing the awakening of her narrow existence. Set in the rich, lyrical landscape of Appalachia, the story delves into the intricate lives of its characters, revealing the modern challenges of rural life. Dellarobia Turnbow, a restless farm wife, has sacrificed her dreams after an unplanned pregnancy at seventeen. After years of disappointment on a failing farm, she seeks escape through an affair with a younger man. During a hike to a secret meeting, she encounters a breathtaking sight: a valley that appears to be ablaze. This phenomenon serves as a cautionary miracle, prompting various interpretations from scientists, religious figures, and the media. The event draws together rural farmers and urban journalists, including a biologist with vested interests. As the community reacts to Dellarobia and her miraculous experience, she must confront her family, church, and town, embarking on a quest for truth that challenges everything she has ever known. The narrative intricately weaves themes of science, faith, and the struggle between reason and conviction.