In Naaman's House (1922)

By Marian MacLean Finney

Book Overview

In Naaman's House (1922) is a novel written by Marian MacLean Finney. The story is set in the early 1900s and revolves around the life of a young girl named Naomi. Naomi is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and lives a privileged life in New York City. However, her life takes a drastic turn when her father dies suddenly and she is forced to move to a small town in the South to live with her aunt and uncle.In the town, Naomi encounters racism and discrimination, which she is not accustomed to. She befriends a young African American girl named Lizzie, who teaches her about the injustices faced by people of color. Naomi also meets a young doctor named David, who is working to improve the health of the town's residents.As Naomi becomes more involved in the town's affairs, she learns about the story of Naaman from the Bible and how he was healed of leprosy by following the instructions of the prophet Elisha. Naomi realizes that she too can make a difference in the lives of those around her by following the teachings of the Bible.In Naaman's House is a heartwarming story of a young girl's journey to understanding the true meaning of compassion and justice. It is a timeless tale that highlights the importance of empathy and kindness towards others.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: 116417925X
• ISBN13: 9781164179252
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"