Biographies of Mary Baker Eddy and Church History

Christian Science and it's Discoverer, by E. Mary Ramsay: a short biography of Mary Baker Eddy, as well as a brief explanation of the teachings of Christian Science.

Mary Baker Eddy, by Robert Peel: A trilogy. These three books comprise a thorough, well documented study that presents a detailed portrait of the life of Mary Baker Eddy. Mr. Peel served as Editorial Counselor to the Mother church for a number of years and had full access to the church's archives. The trilogy does not assume the reader's prior familiarity with Mrs. Eddy or Christain Science. The three titles, "The Years of Discovery", "The Years of Trial", "The Years of Authority" may be purchased individually for $29.00 each.

Mary Baker Eddy: Her Mission and Triumph, by Julia Michael Johnston: A thoughtful biography written by a teacher and practitioner of Christian Science with emphasis on the spiritual significance of Mrs. Eddy's discovery.

We Knew Mary Baker Eddy: a collection of 18 reminiscences by people associated with Mary Baker Eddy over a 35 year period. They tell what it was like to work with Mrs. Eddy and to know her - her depth of character, her kindness, her love for humanity, her strength of purpose, her spiritual conviction.

Mary Baker Eddy: A Life Size Portrait, by Lyman Powell: Dr. Powell was a well-known, respected Episcopal clergyman who was originally a critic of Mrs. Eddy. After examining her life work, he changed his views, and in 1930, he wrote this biography. Reissued as part of the Twentieth-Century Biographers Series, this 1991 reprinting includes a new preface which introduces the reader of the '90s to Dr. Powell, his times and the story behind the book.

Mary Baker Eddy and Her Books, by William Dana Orcutt: This book contains the recollections of the man, who for over half a century, was associated with the manufacturing of Mary Baker Eddy's published writings, an association that began in 1892. Reissued as part of the Twentieth-Century Biographies Series.

Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, by Louise A. Smith: A short, concise overveiw of the life of Mary Baker Eddy, Including a sketch of the religion she established and information on some of the poineer workers in the early years of the church.

Tributes from the Press: Editorial Comments on the Life and Work of Mary Baker Eddy. Articles in this book were first compiled by the Christian Science Publishing Society in 1911, the year following Mrs. Eddy's passing, and include personal tributes, special articles, and editorials from newspapers and magazines.

Historical Sketches from the Life of Mary Baker Eddy and the History of Christian Science, by Clifford P. Smith: Historical Sketches is filled with insights about Mrs. Eddy's background and her life work. The author, Judge Smith, served the Christian Science church in many posts, and wrote articles on Christian Science and Mrs. Eddy for encyclopedias and reference works.

The Life of Mary Baker Eddy, by Sibyl Wilbur: First written in 1907, this book is an extention and revision of the 13 articles by journalist Sibyl Wilbur for the magazine called Human Life.

Building of the Mother Church: this is an account of the planning and construction of the Original Edifice of The Mother Church and its Extension. This single volume combines two earlier books, The Mother Church, by Joseph Armstrong and The Mother Church Extension, by Margaret Williamson. Included are 36 photographs, some in color and a third short section on the addition of the portico.

Persistent Pilgrim, by Richard A. Nenneman, published in 1997 by Nebbadoon Press. Mr. Nenneman was Editor-in-Chief of The Christian Science Monitor from 1988 to 1992 In his biography of Mary Baker Eddy he portrays the pilgrimage of Mrs Eddy from her frail adolescence through the invalidism of he middle years to her years of great achievement as the author of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.  Hardcover.  $30.00

Mary Baker Eddy - Speaking for Herself   This volume cpontains two autobiographical works by Mary Baker Eddy:  Retrospection and Introspection  and Footprints Fadeless.  Footprints Fadeless is an unfinished and unedited manuscript that Mrs. Eddy composed between 1901 and 1902.  It is published here in entirety for the first time, with only minor editing of punctuation and spelling.           Hardcover - $29.95