Wayward And Obedient Or The Narrative Of Seven Years Of A Life (1880)

Wayward and Obedient: Or The Narrative of Seven Years of a Life is a book written by Mrs. A. L. Washburn and published in 1880. The book is a memoir that tells the story of the author's life over a period of seven years. It is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the author's wayward behavior and the second part on her transformation into a more obedient and virtuous individual.The book begins with the author's rebellious teenage years, during which she is described as being stubborn and disobedient. She recounts her struggles with her parents and her desire to break free from their control. However, her behavior leads to negative consequences, including a failed marriage and financial struggles.In the second part of the book, the author describes her spiritual awakening and her decision to turn her life around. She becomes more obedient and begins to follow a more virtuous path. She also finds love and happiness in her second marriage.Overall, Wayward and Obedient: Or The Narrative of Seven Years of a Life is a personal and reflective memoir that explores themes of rebellion, obedience, and personal growth. It provides a window into the social norms and expectations of the time period in which it was written and offers insight into the author's personal struggles and triumphs.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.