To Whom Much Is Given (1899) - Lucia Ames Mead - Bog

""To Whom Much Is Given"" is a novel written by Lucia Ames Mead in 1899. The story revolves around the character of Ruth Leighton, who is born into a wealthy family and has everything she could ever want. However, she soon realizes that material possessions cannot bring true happiness and purpose to her life. Ruth becomes interested in social reform and dedicates her life to helping others. She works with the poor and underprivileged, and becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, but her determination and passion for social justice keep her going. The novel is a reflection of the social and political climate of the late 19th century, with themes of wealth inequality, women's rights, and the importance of social responsibility. It also explores the idea that those who have been given much in life have a duty to use their resources to help others. Overall, ""To Whom Much Is Given"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring novel that encourages readers to think about their own privilege and how they can use it to make a positive impact on the world.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.