Madeline Leslie

Broschiertes Buch

Trying To Be Useful

Beschreibung

Trying To Be Useful is a novel written by Madeline Leslie that follows the life of a young woman named Grace who is determined to make a difference in the world. Grace is a kind and compassionate person who is always looking for ways to help others. However, she is also very naive and inexperienced, which often leads her into difficult situations.The book explores Grace's journey as she tries to find her place in the world and make a meaningful contribution. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wealthy philanthropist, a struggling artist, and a group of activists fighting for social justice.As Grace navigates through various challenges and obstacles, she learns valuable lessons about the importance of perseverance, resilience, and compassion. She also discovers that sometimes the most meaningful contributions we can make are the small, everyday acts of kindness and generosity.Overall, Trying To Be Useful is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that encourages readers to embrace their own unique gifts and talents and use them to make a positive impact in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Harriette Newell Woods Baker, born on August 19, 1815, in Andover, Massachusetts, was an American author and editor best known for her books for children. She wrote under the pen names Mrs. Madeline Leslie and Aunt Hattie, gaining popularity for her works that often carried moral and educational themes for young readers. She began her writing career around the age of 30, initially focusing on novels before transitioning to religious literature about 15 years later. Harriette was married to A.R. Baker and spent much of her life in New York, where she passed away on April 26, 1893, at the age of 77. Throughout her career, she successfully balanced her writing with editing, contributing to both literature and religious publications. Harriette was the daughter of Leonard Woods, whose influence likely shaped her moral perspective and writing style. Her works continue to be appreciated for their ability to engage and educate young minds, reflecting her dedication to both literature and moral teachings.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 427g
• ISBN-13: 9780548493267
• ISBN-10: 054849326X
• Artikelnr.: 23354404