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Mary Baker Eddy (Radcliffe Biography Series)
Mary Baker Eddy - Radcliffe Biography Series Author:Gillian Gill Part One Of Two Parts Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) rose, in mid-life, from poverty, illness, and obscurity to found the Christian Science Church, a national newspaper and to become one of the most influential women in America. The author places Mrs. Eddy in the context of 19th century American womanhood, portraying her as neither a saint nor a ... more »demon but a woman of extraordinary talents who overcame the repressive forces of society, jealousy, intrigue, and scandal. She shows us Mary Baker Eddy as a radical Christian thinker, pioneer in the recognition of mind/body connections, survivor of scandal, and target of both admiration and scorn from many eminent contemporaries. With access to closely guarded church archives, Gill presents a superb and balanced biography of one of America's most enigmatic religious leaders. "Superb and balanced...surpassing other biographies...a genuine achievement." (Kirkus Reviews)« less