This book weaves together a colorful tapestry of reminiscences by 22 individuals who interacted with Mary Baker Eddy- some for a few days, others for years.
Readers will find in these pages a more intimate portrait of Eddy than a typical biography could provide, including glimpses into her daily routines and relationships, a behind-the-scenes look at the Leader of Christian Science, and striking examples of the spiritual strength and personal sacrifice underpinning this remarkable woman's accomplishments.
Each voice in this volume is unique, intriguing, and inspiring. The book's primary objective is to shed light on Eddy and her life, but readers will enjoy getting to know the authors as well- interesting and lively figures in their own right.
For individuals familiar with an earlier version of We Knew Mary Baker Eddy, published in 1979, they will find that more than 40% of this expanded edition is new material. Three of the reminiscences have been amplified, and there are four never-before-published reminiscences.
Foreward
Introduction
A Friendship Through Two Generations, Mary Godfrey Parker
A Worker in the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, Julia S. Bartlett
Priceless Lessons from Our Leader, Laura E. Sargent
The Star In My Crown of Rejoicing -- The Class of 1885, C. Lulu Blackman
Loved Memories of Mary Baker Eddy, Abigail Dyer Thompson
Reminiscences of Mary Baker Eddy, Annie M. Knott
Striving to Follow Our Leader's Example, Alfred Farlow
Our Leader As Teacher and Friend, Frank Walter Gale
Impressions Of Our Leader, Bliss Knapp
The Primary Class of 1889 and Other Memories, Emma Easton Newman
The Writings of Mary Baker Eddy, Daisette D. S. McKenzie
Recollections of Mary Baker Eddy, John C. Lathrop
The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Annie Louise Robertson
The Call to Concord, George Wendell Adams
An Intimate Picture of Our Leader's Final Class, Sue Harper Mims
Mrs. Eddy and the Class of 1898, Emma C. Shipman
An Interview with Mary Baker Eddy and Other Memories, Mary Sterwart
Some Precious Memories of Mary Baker Eddy, Calvin C. Hill
The Privilege of Serving Our Leader, John G. Salchow
From Reluctant Patient to Faithful Servant, Hermann S. Hering
Our Leader's Legacy, Clara Knox McKee
A Worker in Mrs. Eddy's Chestnut Hill Home, Martha W. Wilcox
Endnotes
Partial Bibliography
Index