Many people know something about her husband; Robert E. Lee; perhaps even more know her great-grandfather; George Washington; some have even visited her family estate. But few people today know much about Mary Custis Lee - wife; mother; daughter; and the Lady of Arlington; Virginia. Chronically ill and often in excruciating pain; Mary trusted God as she raised her seven children; faithfully witnessing to her husband for years before his conversion and; later; his confirmation in the Anglican Church. During the Civil War; she was instrumental in negotiating the release of her family from house arrest and her son from a prisoner-of-war camp. Later; she retained her dignity and faith throughout a fruitless; heartbreaking attempt to win compensation for the confiscation of her home and valuables. History is never more powerful than when it provides a role model for enduring hardship with sturdy and radiant faith. Mary Custis Lee is such an example.
#218105 in BooksModel: 0500 1998-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .69 x 6.00l; 1.05 #File Name: 1572930500352 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. One of the best biographies I have ever read!By MarilouiseThis is one of the finest biographies I have ever read. The author has definitely done his homework here....visiting the places of Oswald Chambers' birth; life and ministry. It is amazing the way he ties everything together and makes it so interesting to read. Chambers certainly was an inspirational man and I have been challenged positively by reading his biography. I hope Mr. McCasland will write more biographies and/or novels since he certainly has a wonderful writing style.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A thorough; engaging; and well-written biographyBy M. ReedA wonderfully researched biography; well-written; beautifully organized. Filled with journal entries; excerpts from letters; accounts of significant relationships with mentors who left their influence on O.C. (and vice-versa). For anyone curious to know more about this versatile man; artist; intellectual; missioner; writer; and human being; this book should satisfy your appetite1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very well writtenBy Campmaster TomYou can't go wrong with this book; Oswald Chambers; very well written.
