She’d visit a needy family and bring books to read with the children. Almost all mothers hope for better things for their children, and if they meet friendliness and a real relationship rather than condescension, people don’t feel defensive about their situation. Of course, this can only work if the person coming in really does respect the family and can be entirely natural and confident. Anyway, they would chat, and the girl would read the storybooks to the children. The books were left until the next “library visit.” Such a plan can have a profound effect on a child and family.
