The golden door;: The life of Katharine Drexel

By Katharine Burton

Book Overview

The Golden Door: The Life of Katharine Drexel is a biography written by Katharine Burton that explores the life of Katharine Drexel, a wealthy American heiress who devoted her life to helping the less fortunate. Born in 1858, Drexel was raised in a wealthy family and had access to all the luxuries of life. However, she was deeply affected by the poverty and discrimination faced by Native Americans and African Americans in the United States.Drexel decided to use her wealth and privilege to help those in need. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious order dedicated to serving Native Americans and African Americans. The order established schools and missions across the country, providing education and support to those who had been marginalized by society.The Golden Door tells the inspiring story of Drexel's life, from her privileged upbringing to her decision to devote herself to helping others. The book explores the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated society, as well as the opposition she encountered from those who opposed her work. Despite these challenges, Drexel remained committed to her mission and worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those around her.The Golden Door is a powerful testament to the life and work of Katharine Drexel, a woman who dedicated herself to serving others and making the world a better place. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social justice and the role of women in creating change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116369973X
• ISBN13: 9781163699737
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"