The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by his friend Reuben Shapcott

"The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by his friend Reuben Shapcott" by William Hale White is a story that follows Mark Rutherford as he deals with his flaws, the difficulties of belief, and the typical problems of life. Set in the 1800s, the tale explores a simple life filled with personal battles, searches for knowledge, and deep thought. Rutherford looks back at his early years, remembering a childhood home filled with his parents' severe Calvinist views. He recalls both the happiness and the problems of his youth, showing how different his carefree days were from the strict religious life his family followed on Sundays. As Rutherford grows older, he starts to doubt the teachings he was taught, pushing him to question his own beliefs as he wrestles with ideas of conversion, true faith, and what others expect of him, setting the stage for the inner conflicts that will shape his path.