Stephen Grattan's Faith: A Canadian Story

"Stephen Grattan's Faith: A Canadian Story" by Margaret M. Robertson is a moving story about the hardships of alcoholism in 1800s Canada. The book tells a fictional narrative full of moral lessons, highlighting how addiction and redemption affected two families. It’s a story of optimism, belief, and the strong impact of affection and togetherness when handling difficult situations. The book mainly follows the Morely and Grattan families and their fights with alcohol addiction. John Morely, a husband and father, wrestles with his need for alcohol, endangering his family's happiness. His wife, Alice, faces tough situations while taking care of their children and staying positive despite her husband's mistakes. As the story progresses, Stephen Grattan, who has overcome his own drinking problems, helps John Morely and his wife. With Grattan's support and belief in a higher power, Morely's life starts to improve. The book ends with ideas of recovery, highlighting the importance of not giving up, helping each other, and having belief when tackling life's trials.