"The Day of Glory" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a story set during World War I, about Jeanne Bruneau, a mother of six, as she confronts the trials of wartime life. The story illuminates Jeanne's struggles to care for her children while anxiously waiting for news from her husband, André, who is fighting in combat. The novel paints a vivid picture of her everyday life, filled with scarce resources and the emotional burden of uncertainty, balanced with moments of happiness as she connects with her children. Jeanne's inner strength and unwavering hope are evident as she faces the difficulties of war while battling the fear of losing her husband.
The Day of Glory
By Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Amidst the chaos of World War I, a mother's unwavering spirit blooms as she navigates the hardships of wartime, striving to protect her children and hold onto hope for her husband's return.
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About the AuthorDorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book of the Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951.
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