Emma Lou: Her Book (1896)

By Mary M. Mears

Book Overview

Emma Lou: Her Book is a novel written by Mary Martha Mears and first published in 1896. The story follows the life of Emma Lou, a young girl growing up in a small town in the late 19th century. The novel is written in the form of a diary, with Emma Lou chronicling her daily experiences and thoughts as she navigates the challenges of adolescence.Throughout the book, Emma Lou faces a variety of obstacles, including family conflicts, schoolyard bullies, and the pressures of fitting in with her peers. Despite these challenges, Emma Lou remains optimistic and determined, relying on her faith and her close relationships with her family and friends to guide her through difficult times.As the story progresses, Emma Lou begins to discover her own talents and passions, including a love for writing and a desire to pursue higher education. She also grapples with issues of social justice and inequality, becoming increasingly aware of the injustices faced by women and people of color in her community.Overall, Emma Lou: Her Book is a heartwarming and inspiring coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, faith, and social justice. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of a young girl growing up in the late 19th century, and celebrates the power of resilience, determination, and community in the face of adversity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164633325
• ISBN13: 9781164633327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"