Stephen Grattan's Faith A Canadian Story - Robertson, Margaret M.
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Stephen Grattan's Faith: A Canadian Story is a poignant narrative about the struggles with alcoholism set in late 19th-century Canada. The story portrays the challenges faced by two families deeply affected by addiction and the potential for redemption. It delves into the transformative power of hope, faith, love, and the role of community in overcoming dire circumstances. One family is plagued by the husband's alcohol dependence, which threatens their stability, while his wife strives to maintain hope for her family despite the difficulties. As the story progresses, a reformed man, once a…mehr

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Stephen Grattan's Faith: A Canadian Story is a poignant narrative about the struggles with alcoholism set in late 19th-century Canada. The story portrays the challenges faced by two families deeply affected by addiction and the potential for redemption. It delves into the transformative power of hope, faith, love, and the role of community in overcoming dire circumstances. One family is plagued by the husband's alcohol dependence, which threatens their stability, while his wife strives to maintain hope for her family despite the difficulties. As the story progresses, a reformed man, once a drunkard himself, steps in as a source of support and encouragement. His belief in divine intervention becomes a catalyst for change, offering both practical assistance and emotional strength to the family. Through perseverance and the support of others, the family begins a journey toward healing and restoration. This narrative illustrates the power of faith and community in breaking the cycle of addiction and highlights the potential for renewal even in the face of life s hardest trials.
Autorenporträt
Margaret Murray Robertson was a Scottish-Canadian teacher and writer. Margaret was born in Stuartfield, Scotland, on April 22, 1823, as the daughter of Reverend James Robertson, a Congregational preacher, and Elizabeth Murray. She had a sister, Mary, and three brothers: John, Joseph, and Andrew. Her mother died in 1832, and the religious family moved to Derby, Vermont. Four years later, they moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec. Mary and Margaret attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in Massachusetts. After that, they became educators at the Sherbrooke Ladies' Academy, where Margaret worked until 1865. In 1864, she won the Galt Prize essay competition with her piece "An Essay on Common School Education." Margaret retired from teaching at the age of 42 to pursue a full-time writing career. Her debut novel, Christie Redfern's Troubles, was published in 1866. Throughout her writing career, she authored 14 or more novels till 1890. The majority of the protagonists in her stories were female, with themes of home and family. She died in Montreal in 1897.