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Josh Holly's avatar

I was glued to this. Finding contentment in one's final years, from what I've witnessed, is painfully difficult especially when there are complications from severe mental decline. Helen had her devotional mode, and faith, like a northstar, to guide her. Whether merely temperamental, or hard earned, this seems like something she created for herself to come back to when she needed it most. Or was it the change of scenery? That can be powerful too!

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Henry Oliver's avatar

I agree with you that faith was important---she was such a devotional teenager and that seems to have been a pillar of her life throughout. So glad you liked it. I found the two diaries fascinating.

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Jane Baker's avatar

Very Mrs Jellyby.

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