In this episode of the Noble American Lives Podcast, host William H. Benson reads from his book 'Parallel Lives of the Noble American Religious Thinkers and Believers.' The focus is on Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Detailed biographical information is provided about her early life, family, health struggles, and educational background. Eddy's formative years are explored in depth, highlighting her intellectual pursuits, familial relationships, and the early influences that shaped her future religious endeavors. The impact of her familial ties and early losses, such as the death of her brother Albert, are also conspicuously noted, as well as her attempt to start an academy and her early widowhood.
(00:00) Introduction to the Noble American Lives Podcast
(01:22) Overview of Previous Books and Episodes
(02:39) Introduction to Mary Baker Eddy
(03:36) Early Life of Mary Baker Eddy
(09:51) Mary's Family and Education
(22:42) Marriage and Life with George Glover
(28:10) Return to New Hampshire and Motherhood
