Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education. In exchange for tuition payment and a generous monthly allowance, Jerusha must write him a letter each month. She goes to an excellent women's university ...
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Raised in a bleak orphanage without even a name from her parents, this modern girls' fairy tale tells the story of Jerusha Abbott, a plucky young woman without ties and unsure of her future. After a visit from the trustees of the orphanage, Jerusha is told that one of the trustees sees in her the potential of a writer and wishes to be the patron of her college education. In exchange for tuition payment and a generous monthly allowance, Jerusha must write him a letter each month. She goes to an excellent women's university and thrives, growing, learning, and having fun in an adventurous period of self-discovery. First published in 1912, Webster's tale of an orphan and her unknown, shadowy benefactor is an enriching love story that unfolds in the countless pages of a cheerful young woman's letters.
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I first read this aged fourteen & loved it -- it was a favourite of my Mother's. I am 80 & now my Granddaughter is interested in it & so it goes on........
Melanie
Jan 19, 2012
Great read!
This is a wonderful read and the book arrived in perfect condition. I bought a second copy for a friend and we thoroughly enjoyed reading this 100-year-old novel.
Dawn V
Oct 21, 2010
Good classic
good classic, interesting perspective of college age young lady in the early 1900s
SusanDale
Jan 25, 2010
I just re-read this again recently and was charmed afresh. I think it is a lovely story. It reminded me of other books written in this format I have enjoyed: 84 Charing Cross Rd, The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society, etc.
