Excellent Women

"Excellent Women" by Various Writers is a compilation of biographical stories from the late 1800s. It shines a light on the lives of important women who impacted religion and society, showing their good qualities, challenges, and accomplishments. The book starts with Elizabeth Fry, a Quaker who did a lot of charity work. Readers discover about Fry’s early years, her thoughts, and her focus on making things better for others, mainly dealing with women in prison. The story tells of Fry growing up in Norwich, slowly finding her religion, and wanting to help those in need through charity. Even though she liked fun things in society, she wanted a stronger connection with her religion. She started helping the less fortunate, getting involved in schools and fixing problems in prisons, which led to her becoming well-known. This beginning sets the stage for stories about additional inspiring women, exhibiting their big influence on their towns and the world.