August First (Classic Reprint)

Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, Roy Irving Murray

ISBN 10: 1333306075 / ISBN 13: 9781333306076

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an extended conversation between a young woman who is grappling with the implications of a terminal illness and a young clergyman who has offered her his support. The letters delve into the nature of life and death, love and loss, and the meaning of existence. The woman is drawn to the clergyman's faith, but struggles to reconcile it with her own experiences. The clergyman, in turn, is challenged by the woman's perspective and begins to question his own beliefs. The letters are full of emotion and insight, and they offer a unique glimpse into the human experience. This book is a profound meditation on the big questions of life, and it will resonate with anyone who has ever grappled with the meaning of their own existence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333306076_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: August First (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333306075
• ISBN 13: 9781333306076
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

When a frightened woman seeks help, a thoughtful young rector offers more than mercy—he offers a way forward.

A quiet parish house becomes the setting for a tense, humane conversation about life, faith, and the choice between despair and hope. This story follows two strangers as they confront pain, doubt, and the power of compassionate listening.

In this contemplative novel, a crisis of faith collides with human warmth as a hurtful secret and a brave willingness to be helped push two people toward a moment of clarity. The book explores how small acts of care can begin to heal even the deepest wounds.

• Meet a compassionate rector who believes in listening over judgment
• Follow a young woman forced to choose between ending her life or seeking a new path
• See how reverence for life, doubt, and miracles shape a fragile, hopeful conversation
• Witness how personal history and small acts of courage illuminate a way forward

Ideal for readers drawn to character-driven stories about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of empathy.

About the Author

Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews (April 2, 1860? - August 2, 1936) was an American writer. She was born at Mobile, Alabama,and married William Shankland Andrews, judge of the New York Court of Appeals.