"How dreadfully old I am getting! Sixteen!" So begins "Stepping Heavenward", the journal-like account of a 19th century girl who learns, on the path to womanhood, that true happiness can be found in giving oneself for others.
Elizabeth Prentiss Books
Elizabeth Prentiss was the daughter of an early nineteenth-century revival preacher and began writing as a teenager. Her work often delves into spiritual and moral themes, with a style known for its earnestness and emotional depth. Through her narratives, she frequently explored the inner lives of her characters and their quests for faith and meaning. Prentiss also contributed to the hymn tradition, underscoring her lasting impact on religious literature.
