Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life

"Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life" by Mrs. (Ethel) Alec-Tweedie is a story looking back at a woman's life in the early 1900s, dealing with being a widow, working, and a woman's place in society. The book starts with the author recalling a powerful moment. A man tells her that her writing stopped him from ending his life, which makes her really think about her own path. She tells of her shift from living a comfortable life to one where she had to work hard to earn a living. She mentions the difficulties widows faced and how important it was to be strong. This sets the stage for her story, where she balances taking care of family, making sacrifices, and pursuing her dream of being a writer while living a busy and changing life.