"Gloria and Treeless Street" by Annie Hamilton Donnell is a story set around 1910 that follows Gloria, a privileged young woman, as she discovers the immense poverty and sorrow existing just beyond her comfortable life on Treeless Street. Guided by the compassionate District Nurse, Mary Winship, and her relationships with children like Dinney from the impoverished area, Gloria confronts stark social inequalities, and feels a deep responsibility to help. Witnessing hardship motivates her to act, dreaming of modern housing to replace the run-down tenements. Gloria's plan highlights themes of compassion, social justice, and the transformative power of friendship.
Gloria and Treeless Street
By Annie Hamilton Donnell
A sheltered girl's eyes are opened to the world's injustice, compelling her to use her privilege to uplift forgotten neighbors and build a brighter future.
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