"The Old Helmet, Volume II" by Susan Warner is a story about Eleanor, a young woman facing tough times as she grows in her beliefs and deals with problems in her life, specifically her spiritual journey, family relations and community ties. The book looks at ideas like being saved, dealing with your inner self, and trusting in what you believe, all while Eleanor tries to find calm in her life. At the book's start, Eleanor is feeling lost but finds herself going to meetings at Mrs. Powlis's house each week even though she struggles to find her faith and believe in herself. Her aunt, Mrs. Caxton, is there for her, giving her comfort as she deals with confusion and sadness. Eleanor also gets help from Mr. Rhys, whose caring advice and belief in her pushes her to face her issues as she grows. When she finds comfort in her beliefs and the beauty around her, Eleanor starts to change, hinting that she's heading towards a better understanding of herself and a more satisfying life. The bright images of the garden in spring and how connected she feels to the natural world emphasize her growing happiness and optimism.
The Old Helmet, Volume II
By Susan Warner
A young woman wrestling with faith and self-doubt finds solace in community, nature, and an unexpected mentor as she begins a journey toward redemption and peace.
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About the AuthorSusan Bogert Warner was an American Presbyterian writer of religious fiction, children's fiction, and theological works. She is best remembered for her massive bestseller The Wide, Wide World. Her other works include Queechy, The Hills of the Shatemuc, Melbourne House, Daisy, Walks from Eden, House of Israel, What She Could, Opportunities, and House in Town. Warner and her sister, Anna, wrote a series of semi-religious novels that had extraordinary sales, including Say and Seal, Christmas Stocking, Books of Blessing, and The Law and the Testimony.
Susan Bogert Warner was an American Presbyterian writer of religious fiction, children's fiction, and theological works. She is best remembered for her massive bestseller The Wide, Wide World. Her other works include Queechy, The Hills of the Shatemuc, Melbourne House, Daisy, Walks from Eden, House of Israel, What She Could, Opportunities, and House in Town. Warner and her sister, Anna, wrote a series of semi-religious novels that had extraordinary sales, including Say and Seal, Christmas Stocking, Books of Blessing, and The Law and the Testimony.
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