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Finding Grace: Meandering Through the Life and Writings of Grace Duncan Hooper
Date of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Meripoint Books
Just before the turn of the 20th century, Grace was born into a prominent New York society family. Grace embraced life. Using wit and a gentle hand, she lived a meaningful life full of twists and very modern moments. In this delightful biography we see how she devoted herself to myriad avant-garde pursuits and expressed her experiences in sublime poetry. This lovely volume is illustrated with period photographs and includes excerpts from Grace’s written works as well as a vivid portrait of the life of an unusual City Girl in the early twentieth century. She was truly one of a kind.
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Born to Responsibility: Remembering New York's Little Mothers
Date of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Meripoint Books
This is a beautiful account of how a society woman rallied her friends in 1890 to help a thoroughly neglected segment of the tenement poor — those little girls as young as 7 years old who were charged to look after their younger siblings while their mothers went to work in the factories. They were known as Little Mothers and their days were grim until these gallant women swept in and brought a little happiness into their lives. It is incredible what an impact a determined woman can make! Many historical photographs and information from primary sources are included.
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