The Autobiography of Mark Rutherford, Edited by His Friend Reuben Shapcott

by William Hale White

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133 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1881

About the author

William Hale White, known by his pseudonym Mark Rutherford, was a British writer and civil servant.

Reviews

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading his perspective on life experiences that still trouble us today. It was interesting reading about the daily life and experiences of someone from 100+ years ago. I wish it didn’t end so abruptly and I got to hear more of his story and enjoy a conclusion from him personally.

[Leslie Reiber · Rating 4 out of 5]

a compelling read for students of Victorian literature. Deals with religious dissent and class issues.

[Yibbie · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's the story of a soul cut free from any anchor. He chose to turn from a belief in the solid Word of God and floundered badly in a hopeless philosophy he created for himself. It's a very clear look at the despair of those who turn from the revealed God of the Bible, but it is utterly without hope.
White writes very well. His descriptions of the times and the places he was familiar with are very clear and interesting, but the hopelessness is so clear.
I haven't read the sequels to this, but if they continue on in this vein it's not worth the read.