Patient Waiting No Loss: Or The Two Christmas Days (1852)

By Alice Bradley Haven and Alice Bradley Neal

Book Overview

""Patient Waiting No Loss: Or The Two Christmas Days"" is a novel written by Alice Bradley Neal and originally published in 1852. The book tells the story of a young girl named Mary, who lives in a small New England town during the early 19th century. Mary is a kind and patient girl, who always tries to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. The novel is divided into two parts, each focusing on a different Christmas Day. In the first part, Mary is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her father, who has been away at sea for several months. She spends the day helping her mother prepare for his return, but as the day wears on, it becomes clear that he will not be coming home. Despite her disappointment, Mary remains hopeful and patient, knowing that her father will return eventually.In the second part of the novel, Mary is a few years older and has grown into a responsible and compassionate young woman. She spends Christmas Day helping her neighbors and friends, including a poor family who are struggling to make ends meet. Through her kindness and generosity, Mary brings joy and hope to those around her, and learns that patience and perseverance can lead to great rewards.Overall, ""Patient Waiting No Loss: Or The Two Christmas Days"" is a heartwarming tale of family, community, and the power of patience and kindness. It offers a glimpse into life in small-town America during the early 19th century, and reminds us of the importance of compassion and resilience 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: 1166970426
• ISBN13: 9781166970420
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"