This book is a concise; interpretive account of the life of Clara Barton from her childhood in Massachusetts through her feats of heroism during the Civil War; her founding of the American Red Cross; which she led for 20 years; and her bitterly contested ejection from office which clouded her last decade. Clara Barton (1821-1912) led a life in the service of humanity. Undoubtedly heroic and undoubtedly generous in her impulse to aid others; she nonetheless remained a self-centered individual who could brook neither criticism nor ingratitude. Her life story is told here with sympathy and understanding without sacrificing candor or honesty.
#150924 in Books 2007-10-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.19 x .43 x 5.53l; .45 #File Name: 031245225X176 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Unusual format - but interesting bookBy Kindle CustomerI've never read a book that is laid out the way this one is. It has a "brief history" and then the text of the original documents referred to in the "brief". This book discusses the changing attitudes regarding the way religion was being taught in the mid 1700's- opposing the traditional "preach from the pulpit" versus a trend toward large outdoor "revivals". The traditionalists felt the revival was too casual and way too raucous to teach the respect and responsibility "the church" deserved. The revivalists saw a needed niche for bringing the gospel to workers who lived away from the town centers. Some also found that the "revival" experience of these Americans was no less "religious" but had a more real and lasting influence. After a period of waning interest in "the Church"; Americans were coming back to the fold through the revival. The words of the likes of George Whitefield spoke to the individualism that came to be the hallmark of the colonial American.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great historical coverage.By mark4JesusVery good book on the leaders of the Great Awakening. The controversies within the churches is very interesting. It does not cover the spiritual impact of the Awakening on the colonies in an in-depth way. The book is centered on the people who supported; and criticized; the revivals that swept the country. I like the supporting documents.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Sandi SaxonGreat addition to my class resources for our study on the Great Awakening.
