Set against the backdrop of Southern America in 1969, 'The Education of Dixie Dupree' unveils the life of eleven-year-old Dixie, a girl who has mastered the art of deception. Caught in the tumultuous currents of her parents' rocky marriage and their yearnings for a different life, Dixie finds solace in her diary. Here she documents the unraveling of her seemingly happy family, her father's mysterious absences, her mother's tempers, and the unsettling arrival of Uncle Ray. As she navigates through lies and secrets, a dire need for help reveals the extent of the damage her falsehoods have caused. Dixie's captivating journey is one of resilience and the relentless quest for truth, which leads her towards forgiveness and a chance at wholeness.