"Sight to the Blind" by Lucy S. Furman is a heartwarming story set in the Appalachian region of the early 1900s that highlights compassion and education. The story follows Aunt Dalmanutha, a sorrowful blind woman who lives in Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee, as her life is changed by Miss Shippen, a kind nurse at the local Settlement School. We learn from Aunt Dalmanutha's story that loss has made her bitter, but through Miss Shippen's guidance and care, she receives treatment to restore her vision. The story follows Aunt Dalmanutha as she gains sight to the world and a new perspective on life. The narrative emphasizes the importance of knowledge, community support, and love, showing us all how it's possible to heal and find peace even after deep sorrow.
Sight to the Blind
By Lucy S. Furman
A grieving, blind woman discovers hope and a new perspective on life through the kindness of a nurse and the miracle of restored sight.
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About the AuthorLucy S. Furman was an American novelist, short story writer, and animal welfare activist. Her fiction was a foundational influence on what would become Appalachian literature.
Lucy S. Furman was an American novelist, short story writer, and animal welfare activist. Her fiction was a foundational influence on what would become Appalachian literature.
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