The Harvest of Years

A woman recollects her life from a clumsy, misjudged childhood through adolescence into adult responsibilities, portraying family dynamics, a difficult temper, close attachment to her mother, and small domestic labors. She describes spiritual questioning and adoption of a new religious faith under the influence of a prominent preacher, friendships and courtships, marriage, and practical ministry in community settings. Interspersed reflections consider moral lessons, personal shortcomings, everyday episodes, and the shaping of convictions and public service in later years.