Mrs. Alden has written nearly 100 books and a hundred plus short stories. I (Susan) have read nearly eighty of her books and scores of her stories, and out of them all, this is my favorite story. Perhaps it is my age, and I readily identify with Aunt Hannah, but I promise you this story has something for nearly everyone. Many events in this story are true and taken from Mrs. Alden's own life. It is rich in characterizations, and you will be laughing and smiling your way through much of it. It is the story of a young preacher and his wife, John and Martha, beginning their newly married life at the same time they are undertaking their first ministry in a church. Although they love the Lord, and are eager to serve Him, and have the highest expectations, they have much to learn about the realities of pastoring a people and at the same time adjusting to marriage. Aunt Hannah reared John from his childhood so she is the mother who gives a helping hand and sage advice as needed, all the while continuing to grow in her own Christian walk. I loved this story and smile every time I think of it! I hope you will be as blessed by it as I was! KOF Old Reprint.