The Turn of the Tide: The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem

The Turn of the Tide: The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem by Eleanor H. Porter is a heartwarming story focusing on Margaret's journey as she returns to her mother, Mrs. Kendall, after a four-year separation. The book explores Margaret's difficulty adjusting to the comfortable life at her home, Five Oaks, since she's haunted by her memories of living in city slums. As Margaret reconnects with her mother, the story highlights themes of compassion, social class differences, and the trials of personal growth. Through Margaret's experiences, including the bliss of being reunited with her mother and the pain of remembering her difficult past, the narrative shows the tension between gratitude and a deep desire to aid those less fortunate, thus guiding both Margaret and her mother to navigate their emotions and find a way to bridge their different worlds.