Welcome to Burley, Idaho where the potatoes are plenty, and three whorehouses run full-tilt in an 85% Mormon town. Explore this enigmatic state and uncover its true identity so you can challenge outdated, rural misconceptions (like those of policy analyst Jeffrey Sachs), and know that Idahoans wear shoes and have teeth.
In this hilarious and heartwarming memoir, Deb recounts her chaotic journey growing up in 60s Zion-the land Mormons call the New Jerusalem where unity, righteousness, and pure-heartedness run into sanctimonious pretense. Yet, beneath the town's rigid judgments and hidden scandals lies a surprising sanctuary. Just when the hypocrisy threatens to break her spirit, a handful of genuinely good Mormons step forward-not with sermons or conditions, but with open arms. Through their quiet, radical acts of love and acceptance, Deb experiences a profound grace that heals all wounds.
Dirty Burley ultimately shifts from a fierce critique of religious pretense into a deeply moving story of redemption, proving that true faith isn't found in perfect piety, but in the people who choose compassion over condemnation.
Dirty Burley is at once an unforgettable love story, and a compelling tale about hypocrites and liars.
