Maria Thompson Daviess

The Road To Providence

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Produktbeschreibung

The Road to Providence is a novel written by Maria Thompson Daviess. The story is set in the small town of Providence, Kentucky, and follows the life of a young woman named Judith Sherwin. Judith is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to make a life for herself despite the limitations of her small town. She dreams of becoming a writer and moves to New York City to pursue her dreams. However, Judith soon realizes that life in the big city is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. She struggles to make ends meet and is forced to take on odd jobs to pay her bills. Despite the challenges, Judith remains determined to succeed and eventually lands a job as a secretary for a wealthy businessman named Mr. Pembroke. As Judith works for Mr. Pembroke, she begins to develop feelings for him. However, she soon discovers that he is engaged to another woman. Heartbroken, Judith decides to return to Providence. Back in her hometown, Judith reconnects with an old flame, a man named David. They soon fall in love and get married. However, their happiness is short-lived when David is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Judith must now find the strength to cope with her husband's illness and the challenges that come with it. The Road to Providence is a heartwarming story about love, determination, and the power of community. It explores the struggles and triumphs of a young woman as she navigates her way through life and discovers what truly matters most.""Yes, child, I know he is all that. Somehow, here in Providence, we women have all tried to put some of our own sister love for one another in our young folks. I hold that when the whole world have learned to cut sister and brother deep enough into they children's hearts, then His kingdom is a-going to come in about one generation from them. Now there's a picture that goes on the page with my remarks!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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 255g
• ISBN-13: 9781419180781
• ISBN-10: 1419180789
• Artikelnr.: 21612689

Autorenporträt

Maria Thompson Daviess was an American author and artist, born on November 25, 1872, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Known for her optimistic outlook and strong feminist themes, she gained popularity in the early 20th century. Daviess' writing often focused on empowering women and exploring themes of ambition, personal growth, and societal expectations. Her novels, including Blue-Grass and Broadway, and her short stories like Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies, Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge, and Some Juniors, captivated readers with their charm, humor, and heartfelt narratives. Daviess' work was often likened to that of Pollyanna, reflecting an idealistic and hopeful perspective on life. Throughout her career, she became a well-respected figure, admired for her ability to blend lightheartedness with serious issues. She passed away on September 3, 1924, in New York City at the age of 51. Her legacy as a writer and advocate for women's rights lives on in her body of work.