Publisher's Synopsis
The Courage of the Commonplace is a book written by Mary Raymond Shipley Andrews. It is a collection of short stories that celebrate the everyday heroism of ordinary people. The stories are set in various locations, from small towns to big cities, and feature characters from different walks of life. In each story, the protagonist faces a difficult situation or a challenge that requires courage and resilience. The characters are not extraordinary in any way, but they possess a quiet strength that enables them to overcome adversity. The stories explore themes such as love, loss, sacrifice, and perseverance. The writing style is simple and straightforward, but the stories are powerful and moving. The author's focus on the everyday struggles of ordinary people makes the book relatable and inspiring. The Courage of the Commonplace is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder that courage can be found in the most unexpected places.It came to him in a vague, comforting way that probably the best game a man could play with his life would be to use it as a tool to do work with; to keep it at its brightest, cleanest, most efficient for the sake of the work. This boy, of no phenomenal sort, had one marked quality--when he had made a decision he acted on it. Tonight through the soreness of a bitter disappointment he put his finger on the highest note of his character and resolved. All unknown to himself it was a crisis.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.
