02406cam a22003133u 4500 69532 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927 What luck! A study in opposites Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-13 Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "What luck! A study in opposites" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a children's storywritten in the early 20th century. The book explores the contrasting experiences of two young children, Stephanie and Paolo, who are connected through their unfortunate circumstances and the eye troubles that bring them to a charitable infirmary. It highlights the themes of love, neglect, and the varying degrees of care that children receive depending on their situations. The narrative follows Stephanie, a girl whose mother is neglectful and indifferent, and Paolo, whose overly affectionate mother is unable to let him receive the treatment he desperately needs. As Stephanie undergoes treatment at the Infirmary, she experiences an unexpected awakening, discovering love and care that she had previously lacked at home. Meanwhile, Paolo suffers due to his mother's refusal to prioritize his health. Over time, the stark contrast between the two children's lives illustrates the significant impact of parental attitudes on a child's well-being. Ultimately, the story culminates in hope, as Stephanie returns home to a transformed environment, suggesting that change and improvement are possible even in the direst circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Massachusetts charitable eye and ear infirmary, 1920 Sick children -- Juvenile fiction Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69532 110315 110315