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More Martha Than Mary

By Kummer, Patricia Brown

More Martha Than Mary

By Kummer, Patricia Brown

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She married at seventeen. She raised nine children. And she held fast to faith through every challenge.More Martha Than Mary is a powerful, deeply human memoir honoring the unfinished story of Martha Brown-a woman who survived decades of psychological abuse, poverty, and relentless responsibility, yet built businesses, ran farms, managed rental properties, and raised a family that learned how to soar. Born one of thirteen children, Martha came of age in an era that offered women few choices and even fewer protections. Trapped in a controlling and psychologically abusive marriage, she endured conditions that would have crushed many. Yet through faith, grit, and an unshakable sense of humor, she created stability where there was none-and opportunity where it seemed impossible. This memoir began as Martha's own manuscript, left unfinished at her death. Her daughter, Patricia Brown Kummer, completes the story with honesty, compassion, and clear-eyed reflection. Together, mother and daughter weave a family saga that spans from World War I and the Great Depression into the twenty-first century-a story filled with sorrow, resilience, bizarre realities, and moments of unexpected laughter. At once heartbreaking and uplifting, More Martha Than Mary is a testament to the quiet strength of women who carry families, build livelihoods, and claim their freedom against all odds. It is a story of survival without bitterness, faith without naïveté, and joy that persists even after decades of adversity. This book will resonate with readers who are drawn to: ¿ Memoirs of strong, resilient women ¿ Stories of survival and recovery from emotional abuse
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
314
Release Date:
2026-01-10
Publication Date:
2026-01-15
Publisher:
PK Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798218852085
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Maximum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
386 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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