Notable Thoughts about Women: A Literary Mosaic (1882)

Ernie Larderman, the son of a destitute prostitute, has accepted Christ while in prison. Josie, his mother, is deeply troubled by the thoughtlessness of her son, who has the audacity to send one of his prison friends to live with her. Charlie steps off the bus and into Josieas life. Almost immediately things begin to change. Josie is filled with doubt, particularly when Charlie suggests that she attend church with him. As the days progress, Josieas life is transformed as she witnesses one miraculous event after another. How did all these miraculous and wonderful happenings occur? Her life had been so depressing, hopeless, worthless, and serving no meaning. Now she felt like livinga]she felt wonderful for once in her life.