Sukey Harley was born about 1784, near the Longmynd hills in Shropshire, into a family of sixteen children. Losing her father when very young, she grew up a wilful, unruly, illiterate girl, given to swearing and ready to join in any frolicking. This book follows Sukey through her pilgrimage from folly to faith. The account is simple and frank – a striking example of a sinner saved by almighty grace. She was illiterate when converted and learned to read because of a longing to read the Bible. The compiler (Jane Gilpin) was the daughter of the rector of the church in the village of Pulverbach, Shropshire, where Sukey lived for most of her life. She herself was one deeply affected by Sukey’s testimony, and took down in writing some of Sukey’s conversations. This edition is re-typeset and helpfully divided into chapters with subheadings. Black and white photos are also included.
