Miss Bishop

By Bess Streeter Aldrich

Book Overview

A quietly powerful story of devotion, duty, and the small acts that shape a life Miss Bishop follows one woman s steadfast career as a teacher and the community she helps build. This Bess Streeter Aldrich book charts the long, intimate arc of Miss Bishop s life: her sacrifices, friendships, unspoken longings, and the generations of students she shapes in a close-knit town. Told through a character-driven narrative, the novel moves from early hopes to mature reflection, offering a portrait of a female protagonist whose quiet courage and moral strength illuminate the rhythms of small-town life. Readers will find an inspirational teacher story infused with tender moments, social detail, and timeless insight into human resilience. Miss Bishop holds a special place in classic American literature: a heartwarming historical novel that celebrates women in education fiction and the dignity of ordinary lives. Its early 20th-century fiction setting and literary sensibility make it both an evocative period piece and a resonant exploration of vocation and identity. Out of print for decades, this edition has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously prepared for today s readers and future generations, this is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure for lovers of literary fiction classic works. Perfect for casual readers and collectors alike who prize timeless storytelling and the enduring appeal of the inspirational teacher story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371773448
• ISBN13: 9789371773447
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

bess streeter aldrich

always a fan of ms aldrich, her books are great character studies told with charm and grace.. miss bishop was one of her finest

Miss Bishop

This book is about small town life, and a lady who made a difference. Ella Bishop is the perfect example of devoted daughter and friend, she takes care of her senile mother, she raises her cousin's (who stole her own fiancee) daughter after her parents die, and she teaches school for an extremely long time, influencing the lives of many students, not without heartache, of course, but she remains strong through it all. This was amore solemn book, I thought, it wasn't as upbeat and lively as 'The Cutters', but it was a good book, nonetheless. Miss Bishop is an upstanding citizen, who is never afraid and always willing to help, and we should learn from her example.