The Unfolding of a Rose

by Mamie L. Smith

Journey with Meta and her mother as they travel across America, Germany, and Japan, enjoying the excitement of being in a military family while striving to overcome its obstacles. Despite an upbringing that takes place across continents, Meta's life is in many ways typical. She has dreams-some that she accomplishes, and some that are lost. There are men who come and go. And there is the man who stays. And, above all, there is the joy of becoming a mother and businesswoman.

Meanwhile, Meta's mother, Mamie, experiments with various religions, while trying to adapt to her husband's Catholic ways. A former Baptist, she finds the Catholic religion strange, but interesting. Then one day, her life is changed when a Christian Scientist knocks on her door.

Eventually, Christian Science enables both Meta and Mamie to meet the ultimate challenge-breast cancer. On April 20, 2005, Meta dies, and her mother is left asking God why. She discovers the answer to the question in a melody of day-to-day demonstrations.

Stretch your faith, discover who you are, and soar to heights unknown in "The Unfolding of a Rose."

124 pages, Paperback

First published May 19, 2008

Reviews

[Heidi Angell]

It is a heart-wrenching story of development, finding religion, and experiencing loss. However, I struggle with the author's choice to blame modern medicine and advocate people not seek treatment. I do not believe that one should simply accept a doctor's recommended treatment, but modern medicine is a marvel and using wisdom in your treatment process means listening to your doctor, doing research, and developing a treatment plan that works for you. God helps those who help themselves.