Why and How : a hand-book for the use of the W.C.T. unions in Canada

"Why and How: A Hand-book for the Use of the W.C.T. Unions in Canada" by Addie Chisholm, is a late 1800's narrative that explores the prohibition movement in Canada, shining a light on the important part women had in the Women's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.). Women struggled against alcohol, dealing with the hurt and pain it brought to families and communities. It tries to inspire women, offering practical tips on how to get involved in the movement and push for change. The book starts with the author telling of the emotional harm that alcohol causes women, showing through stories of families and towns torn apart. Chisholm paints the history of women's challenges, focusing on the moment when they choose to rise up and begin to take action in the name of prohibition. The story shares a spiritual message of challenge, pushing women to see their great strength and to work together to fight the dangers of alcohol abuse.