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041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aPansy,
_d1841-1930
245 1 0 _aFollowing heavenward
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-03-18
520 _a"Following Heavenward: or, The Story of Alfred Reid" by Pansy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of the main character, Alfred Reid, as he grapples with the legacy of his late sister, Esther Reid, who was a compassionate soul dedicated to helping the underprivileged. The narrative explores themes of duty, social responsibility, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly in the context of urban poverty. The opening of the story introduces a rain-soaked city where Alfred Reid, a young clerk, reflects on the impactful life of his sister, expressing confusion and sorrow over how to help a group of troubled boys she had cared for. His internal struggle becomes apparent as he feels inadequate to continue her work. Concurrently, we are introduced to Mrs. Roberts, an elegantly dressed woman interested in Alfred’s sister's life. They quickly engage in a conversation about the boys of whom Alfred speaks, revealing a shared desire to assist them. As Mrs. Roberts volunteers to take on the challenge of teaching a difficult children's class, Alfred’s reservations about her capabilities highlight the tension between privilege and outreach, setting the stage for their eventual collaboration and the unfolding narrative of compassion and community involvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1902
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSunday schools -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCharity -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth and death -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHeaven -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75657
999 _c116382
_d116382