Publisher's Synopsis
""Mother Frances Streitel: Her Life and Work"" is a biography that chronicles the life of a remarkable woman who devoted her life to serving others. The book is written by Aquilin Reichert, who provides a detailed account of Mother Frances Streitel's life, from her early years as a child growing up in a small town in Germany to her later years as a Catholic nun in the United States.The book covers many aspects of Mother Frances's life, including her decision to become a nun, her work as a teacher and nurse, and her founding of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart. The author also explores Mother Frances's deep faith and her commitment to social justice issues, such as caring for the poor and advocating for the rights of women.Throughout the book, Reichert provides a vivid and engaging portrait of Mother Frances, drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and personal interviews. The author also provides historical context, helping readers to understand the broader social and cultural forces that shaped Mother Frances's life and work.Overall, ""Mother Frances Streitel: Her Life and Work"" is a fascinating and inspiring biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated herself to serving others and making the world a better place.Whose Cause Has Been Introduced At The Holy See.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
