“I want a human sermon. I don't care what Melchisedek, or Zerubbabel, or Kerenhappuk did, ages ago; I want to know what I am to do, and I want somebody besides a theological bookworm to tell me; somebody who is sometimes tempted and tried, and is not too dignified to own it; somebody like me, who is always sinning and repenting; somebody who is glad and sorry, and cries and laughs, and eats and drinks, and wants to fight when they are trodden on, and don't!”
In this suspenseful novel, readers delve into the complex dynamics of a sister's relationship with her mentally unstable brother. Set in a small town, the story examines themes of fear, manipulation, and the psychological toll of living with a family member who is a danger to themselves and others. more
Fanny Fern, born Sarah Josepha Hale, was a prominent American columnist in the 19th century. Known for her humor and insightful social commentary, she made significant contributions to the status of women in literature and public discourse. more
“Dear reader, true religion is not gloomy.”
“Blessed be sleep! We are all young then; we are all happy. Then our dead are living.”
“A little oil makes machinery work easy.”
“Hotel life is about the same in every latitude.”
“adversity is so rough a teacher!”
“How strong sometimes is weakness!”