A Small-Town Boy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163151174)

A Small-Town Boy is a memoir written by Rufus M. Jones, which chronicles his life growing up in a small town in Ohio during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Jones' life, including his family, his education, his religious beliefs, and his experiences as a Quaker.Throughout the book, Jones provides vivid descriptions of life in a small town, including the joys and challenges of growing up in a close-knit community. He also reflects on his own personal struggles, including his battle with depression and his search for meaning and purpose in life.In addition to his personal story, Jones also offers insights into the history and culture of the Quaker religion, which played a significant role in his life. He discusses the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace, and social justice, and shares how these values have influenced his own life and work.Overall, A Small-Town Boy is a heartfelt and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on life in rural America and the power of faith and community.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.

Author: Rufus M. Jones
ISBN-10: 1163151173
ISBN-13: 9781163151174
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d