Mary Reed Missionary to the Lepers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162755069)

""Mary Reed Missionary to the Lepers"" is a biographical book written by John Jackson that tells the story of Mary Reed, a courageous and compassionate woman who devoted her life to serving lepers in India. The book chronicles Mary's journey from her early life in England to her decision to become a missionary and her arrival in India, where she encountered the devastating effects of leprosy on the country's most vulnerable populations.Despite the challenges she faced, Mary remained committed to her mission and worked tirelessly to provide care and support for those affected by leprosy. She established a leprosy hospital in the city of Miraj and also traveled extensively to remote villages to provide medical assistance and spiritual guidance to those in need.Throughout the book, Jackson paints a vivid portrait of Mary's life and work, highlighting her unwavering faith, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. He also explores the broader social and cultural context of Mary's work, shedding light on the complex political and economic forces that shaped the lives of India's lepers during the early 20th century.Overall, ""Mary Reed Missionary to the Lepers"" is a powerful and inspiring account of one woman's remarkable journey of service and sacrifice, and a testament to the transformative power of compassion and love.1912. The story of Miss Reed who served for more than 20 years as a missionary to the Lepers. Contents: Early Life; Discovery and Decision; The Way of the Cross; Appointed to Chandag; Among the Lepers; Trials and Triumphs-1894; Praise and Progress-1895; A Welcome Visitor; Travail of Soul-1896; Year by Year; Christmas with the Lepers; A Vision of the Night; Divided Duties-1897; Light and Shade-1898; and The Prayer of Faith-1899.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: John Jackson
ISBN-10: 1162755067
ISBN-13: 9781162755069
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d