Easterner explores life around Chester, Montana

Sometimes it takes an outsider to reveal the inner workings of a town.

Writer, photographer and a New Englander, Jill Brody is mid-way through a book profiling the community of Chester.

"I like how small communities work," Brody said. "You can’t afford to be too angry with someone or too mean. If push comes to shove, you’ll go out there and go to bat for your worst enemy."

Born and raised in New York, Brody earned degrees from the University of Illinois, Adelphi University and Harvard Divinity School. Now retired, she worked as a school teacher, chaplain and copy writer.

By KIM SKORNOGOSKI • Tribune Staff Writer

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