Mary Ward: First Sister of Feminism by Sydney Thorne
£19.99
Four centuries ago, an ordinary Yorkshire woman took an extraordinary leap of faith. Driven by a deep love for God and a pioneering vision, Mary Ward defied the restrictions of her time to establish Europe’s first free schools for girls. Believing whole-heartedly that women were capable of achieving great things in the service of others, she journeyed across Europe to share her vision for a new, active way of religious life for women.
Written with warmth and careful historical research, Sydney Thorne takes readers on a sweeping journey alongside Mary. It is a story of a true innocent risk-taker - navigating the dangers of the English Channel, the hardships of winter travel, and the dramatic Siege of York during the English Civil War, all while remaining steadfast in her mission and her faith.
As the proud home of the Congregation of Jesus (the Mary Ward Sisters), the Bar Convent is delighted to stock this accessible and highly interesting biography. Whether you are well-acquainted with our foundress or discovering her inspiring, gentle resilience for the first time, this book is a wonderful tribute to a woman who quietly changed the world.