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Jennie Smith was a 19th-Century Job. At 15 years old, her father's business and finances failed, and he later died of illness, leaving her family poor and struggling. Added to this, she developed Typhoid Fever, which damaged her spine. Shortly thereafter she became paralyzed and bedridden, with almost constant pain. In a time of no government support for the disabled or poor, she helped support her family by selling books on commission and handicrafts that she made between bouts of severe pain and weakness. Friends, associates, and even strangers would also give to the family, often being the ...

In the poignant tale of Jennie Smith, we encounter a 19th-century figure reminiscent of Job, who faced a relentless barrage of hardships from a young age. At just 15, she watched her familys world crumble as her fathers business failed, followed by his untimely death, plunging them into poverty. As if fate had not dealt enough blows, Jennie fell victim to Typhoid Fever, which left her paralyzed and enduring near-constant pain. In an era devoid of government assistance for the disabled or impoverished, she displayed remarkable resilience, finding ways to support her family by selling books on ...

Dive into the riveting sequel to The Valley of Baca, where we follow the incredible journey of Jennie Smith, a woman who faced over two decades of intense pain, incapacity, and confinement to a bed. In a miraculous turn of events, Jennie experienced a near-instantaneous and total healing at the age of 33 in 1878. Author Pansy brings her story to life in a captivating blend of fact and fiction in her book Spun from Fact. This account is expertly narrated by TriciaG.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY THE NEW YORKER AND THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY "Valley of Forgetting reminds us that scientific progress is measured not only in breakthroughs but also through the sacrifices people make, the trust that is built. It is a...