The discoverer: Mary Baker Eddy
Cynthia Parsons
Hardcover
(Vermont Schoolhouse Press, Dec. 1, 2000)
The first biography for children ages 12 plus. Written by a journalist, it is a straight account of the life of the founder of the Christian Science Church, from birth to death. Illustrated with both photographs and drawings most of which are appearing for the first time. Even long-time students of Christian Science will learn something new about this remarkable woman. Before starting the manuscript, Cynthia interviewed children age 12 plus asking them what they would want to know Mary Baker Eddy. The first draft was reviewed by several children who all thought it did not contain sufficient information. Ten thousand words later several children pronounced it now worthy of publication.