Fullness of Life: A Memoir of Elizabeth Shaw Morison, 1886-1945 - Hardcover

by Samuel Eliot Morison (Author), Elizabeth Shaw Morison (Author)

""Fullness of Life"" is a memoir written by Samuel Eliot Morison about his wife, Elizabeth Shaw Morison. Elizabeth was born in 1886 and lived through the early 20th century until her death in 1945. She was a remarkable woman who lived a full and meaningful life, and this memoir is a tribute to her.The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different period in Elizabeth's life. The first part covers her childhood and early adulthood, including her education and her early career as a teacher. The second part covers her marriage to Samuel Eliot Morison and their life together as a couple. The third part covers her work during World War II, including her involvement in the Red Cross and other charitable organizations. The final part covers her illness and death, and the impact that she had on those who knew her.Throughout the book, Samuel Eliot Morison paints a vivid picture of his wife's life and personality. He describes her as a woman who was intelligent, kind, and compassionate, with a great sense of humor and a love of life. He also discusses her struggles with illness and the impact that her death had on him and their family.Overall, ""Fullness of Life"" is a touching and inspiring memoir that celebrates the life of a remarkable woman. It is a tribute to Elizabeth Shaw Morison and a testament to the power of love, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity.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.